Entry-Level Communications assistant (New York)
The Entry-Level Communications Assistant supports the marketing and communications team by creating engaging content and assisting in the execution of marketing and public relations campaigns. This role offers hands-on experience in audience engagement and campaign coordination within an established marketing company based in New York, providing mentorship and career growth opportunities.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Communications Assistant to join their marketing and communications team in Manhattan, NY. This full-time role is ideal for an early-career candidate who wants hands-on experience creating content, supporting campaigns, and learning best practices in PR, advertising, and marketing. Candidates must be able to commute to Manhattan, NY.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in developing clear, engaging written and visual content for social media, email, and other marketing channels
- Support the planning and execution of communications and PR campaigns
- Help coordinate campaign logistics and timelines with internal teams
- Monitor basic performance metrics and assist in creating simple reports to identify opportunities for improvement
- Contribute to content calendars, asset preparation, and audience engagement activities
- Learn from mentors and participate in training to build a well-rounded marketing communications skill set
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative mindset and interest in storytelling and audience engagement
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and collaborate with a team
- Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic digital marketing concepts
- Proactive attitude toward new tasks and adapting to changing priorities
Preferred (but not required)
- Internship or coursework in marketing, PR, or communications
- Basic familiarity with social media management or analytics tools
- Portfolio samples or writing samples demonstrating content or storytelling
Benefits & Development
- Structured training in marketing communications strategies and techniques
- Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
- Real responsibility on active campaigns — quick learning and visible impact
- Exposure to a variety of industries and campaign types
- Opportunities for career growth within an established marketing organization
- Competitive compensation package
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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