Public Relations Assistant - Entry Level

GEM • Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Entry-Level Public Relations Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to gain hands-on experience in public relations, marketing, brand promotion, event marketing, communications, and community engagement. No prior public relations experience is required. We provide comprehensive paid training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to help you build valuable skills and launch a successful career in public relations and brand communications.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Creative mindset with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Professional, reliable, and comfortable interacting with the public

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, events, sales, student organizations, volunteering, or leadership is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support public relations, marketing, and promotional initiatives while representing our clients and brands in a professional and engaging manner.
• Assist with the planning and execution of public relations and marketing campaigns.
• Support brand awareness and promotional campaigns through events, community outreach, and direct engagement.
• Help coordinate marketing events, promotional activities, and community initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, community partners, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Represent client brands professionally at events and public-facing activities.
• Collaborate with the marketing, public relations, and communications teams to execute campaign strategies.
• Assist with tracking campaign results and provide feedback to improve future marketing initiatives.
• Support customer engagement and community outreach efforts.
• Stay current on public relations, marketing, communications, and event promotion trends.
• Contribute creative ideas to strengthen brand visibility and audience engagement.

Benefits

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced marketing and communications professionals
• Clear career advancement opportunities
• Hands-on experience with public relations, marketing, and promotional campaigns
• Opportunities to participate in events, brand promotions, and community outreach
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities to develop valuable leadership, communication, marketing, and project management skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level