Marketing Communications Assistant - Entry Level
The Marketing Communications Assistant supports the marketing team by assisting in executing campaigns, analyzing market trends, and contributing to strategies that enhance brand awareness and customer engagement. This entry-level role involves data analysis, market research, and collaboration across teams to support marketing initiatives and company objectives, offering hands-on experience and opportunities for career growth in marketing and communications.
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.
Overview & Key Details
This entry-level role supports a growing marketing team focused on executing campaigns, analyzing market trends, and building brand awareness.
- Location: Norfolk, VA (23462) — local candidates preferred
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $17–$22 per hour
Marketing Communications Assistant Responsibilities
As a Marketing Communications Assistant you will:
- Assist with market research to identify customer trends, industry insights, and business opportunities
- Collect, organize, and analyze marketing data to support strategic decision-making
- Help develop and implement marketing and promotional campaigns across channels
- Monitor campaign performance and recommend optimizations
- Prepare reports, presentations, and visual summaries of marketing data and insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support marketing initiatives and business objectives
- Support efforts to strengthen brand awareness through consistent messaging and outreach
- Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity to inform tactics
Qualifications
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
The following are helpful but not required:
- Previous experience in marketing, communications, market research, public relations, business, or customer service
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or related field
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay ($17–$22/hr)
- Full-time schedule
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Hands-on experience with marketing campaigns and brand development
- Collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for career growth
Why Apply through Careertakes
Careertakes uses proven, recruiter-driven matching to connect motivated candidates with Confidential Client opportunities in PR, Advertising & Marketing. If you’re creative, analytical, and eager to build experience in marketing communications, this role is a strong early-career step.
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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