Public Relations Assistant - Entry Level

MSI Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

We are a leading marketing and public relations firm helping clients grow through innovative marketing solutions and impactful fundraising campaigns. With a strong reputation in charity fundraising and nonprofit marketing, our team is dedicated to delivering creative, results-driven strategies that exceed client expectations. We are seeking an Entry-Level Public Relations Assistant to support event-focused public relations, community outreach, and promotional campaigns. This role is perfect for individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in event marketing, public relations, and nonprofit communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Outgoing, personable, and comfortable interacting with event attendees, clients, and vendors
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask in fast-paced, live-event environments
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in event marketing and PR
• Team-oriented and reliable

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing live events, fundraising campaigns, and promotional activations
• Support on-site event operations, including setup, registration, guest engagement, and breakdown
• Help implement event-based PR strategies to increase media coverage and audience engagement
• Conduct research on event trends, client competitors, and relevant media outlets
• Support community outreach initiatives to enhance client visibility and nonprofit impact
• Collaborate with internal teams to brainstorm and develop creative event and PR campaign ideas
• Assist with post-event reporting, including feedback collection and performance tracking

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with events, PR campaigns, and nonprofit marketing initiatives
• Work directly with clients, vendors, and nonprofit partners
• Paid training and clear career paths in event management, PR, and communications
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience in event-based PR and marketing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees