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Entry Level Communications Assistant (Arlington)

Confidential Client•Marketing & Advertising
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$59,273
State Farm, Virginia
8 Days Ago

The Entry Level Communications Assistant supports the marketing team by creating engaging content and assisting in the execution of communication and PR campaigns. This role offers hands-on experience with diverse marketing channels, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities for growth within the company, requiring on-site presence in McLean, Virginia.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Role overview

Candidates must be able to commute to State Farm, VA.

This entry-level Communications Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to join Confidential Client’s marketing/communications team and gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, PR support, and campaign execution. You’ll work closely with experienced marketers, receive structured training and mentorship, and support measurable communications that reach customers and stakeholders across channels.


What You’ll Do

You will support day-to-day communications and marketing activities while learning how to shape messages, measure impact, and contribute to campaigns.

  • Assist in writing and editing clear, audience-focused copy for social, email, blogs, and internal/external communications
  • Create basic visual assets (templates, social graphics) using brand guidelines and simple design tools
  • Help schedule and publish social media content; monitor engagement and flag trends
  • Support PR and outreach activities (media lists, press materials, outreach tracking)
  • Collect and prepare basic performance reports (social, email, campaign metrics)
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to help execute campaigns and events
  • Participate in training, feedback sessions, and weekly planning meetings

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, business, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail
  • Creative thinking with a basic flair for storytelling
  • Comfortable learning new tools (social platforms, email systems, analytics)
  • Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from experienced marketers
  • Proactive, organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits & Growth

  • Comprehensive training in marketing communications and campaign execution
  • One-on-one mentorship from senior marketing professionals
  • Real responsibility on campaigns and opportunities to contribute ideas
  • Exposure to PR, digital marketing, and content strategy across industries
  • Clear pathways for advancement within the communications team
  • Competitive compensation (estimated annual: $59,273)

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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