Public Relations Assistant

GEM
  • Richmond, Virginia
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    We are hiring an Entry-Level Public Relations Assistant to join our growing marketing and communications team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in public relations, communications, event marketing, customer engagement, brand promotion, and marketing.

    No previous public relations or marketing experience is required. We provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and professional development to help you build practical communication and marketing skills.

    In this role, you will help represent brands and clients at live events, promotional campaigns, community activations, and customer-facing marketing initiatives. You will interact directly with the public, communicate key information, and help create positive experiences that strengthen brand awareness.

    What You'll Do

    • Represent clients and brands professionally at events and promotional campaigns
    • Communicate with customers and members of the public in a friendly, professional manner
    • Support public relations, event marketing, promotions, and brand awareness initiatives
    • Help create positive customer and community experiences
    • Assist with event setup, promotional materials, displays, and on-site activities
    • Communicate product, service, and campaign information clearly
    • Build positive relationships with customers and community members
    • Support marketing and promotional campaigns designed to increase brand recognition
    • Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development
    • Work with team members to achieve campaign and customer engagement goals

    What We're Looking For

    • No experience required — paid training provided
    • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
    • Positive, outgoing, and professional personality
    • Comfortable speaking with customers and the public
    • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
    • Self-motivated and dependable
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
    • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
    • Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, events, marketing, or communications is a plus, but not required

    What We Offer

    • Paid training
    • Hands-on experience in public relations, marketing, communications, and events
    • Professional coaching and mentorship
    • Leadership development
    • Career advancement opportunities
    • Full-time opportunities
    • Fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
    • Opportunities to develop valuable professional and communication skills

    Career Growth

    This is an entry-level opportunity with room to grow. As you gain experience and demonstrate strong performance, you may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance into marketing, public relations, sales, leadership, management, or business development positions.

    If you're a recent graduate, career changer, or someone looking for your first professional opportunity, we provide the training and support to help you get started.

    Apply today for immediate consideration!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Skills

    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consumer Brandingunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Engagement Marketingunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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