Public Relations & Communications Assistant

GEM
  • Richmond, Virginia
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    We're hiring an Entry-Level Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join our growing team.

    This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and motivated early-career professionals interested in public relations, communications, marketing, events, and community outreach.

    No previous PR or marketing experience is required. We provide paid training, mentorship, and hands-on professional development.

    What You'll Do

    • Support PR, marketing, and communications campaigns
    • Assist with brand awareness and promotional activities
    • Help coordinate events and community outreach
    • Represent client brands at public events and campaigns
    • Engage with customers, clients, and community members
    • Support marketing and communications teams
    • Track campaign activity and share feedback
    • Contribute ideas to improve brand awareness and engagement

    What We're Looking For

    We're seeking motivated, personable, organized people who enjoy working with others and are eager to learn.

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Friendly, professional personality
    • Comfortable interacting with the public
    • Strong teamwork and organizational skills
    • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field is a plus—not required
    • Customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, events, volunteer, or leadership experience is helpful but not required

    What We Offer

    • Paid training—no experience required
    • One-on-one mentorship
    • Hands-on PR, marketing, and communications experience
    • Event and community outreach experience
    • Professional development
    • Career advancement opportunities
    • Collaborative team environment
    • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

    Launch Your Career

    Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or looking for your first professional opportunity, this role provides hands-on experience and transferable skills in public relations, communications, marketing, event marketing, brand promotion, and community engagement.

    No experience? No problem. We train motivated candidates.

    If you're people-focused, creative, driven, and ready to grow, apply today!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Skills

    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Business Journalismunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consumer Brandingunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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