Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level
The Public Relations & Communications Assistant role is an entry-level position designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in PR, marketing, and community outreach. The role involves supporting campaigns, coordinating events, engaging with clients and the public, and contributing to brand awareness efforts within a collaborative team environment. No prior experience is required as paid training and mentorship are provided to develop professional skills and career growth.
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.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level role provides hands-on experience supporting public relations, communications, marketing, events, and community outreach for a confidential client. You will receive paid training and mentorship while contributing to real campaigns.
- Support PR, marketing, and communications campaigns
- Assist with brand awareness and promotional activities
- Help coordinate events and community outreach efforts
- Represent confidential client brands at public events and campaigns
- Engage professionally with customers, clients, and community members
- Support marketing and communications teams with day-to-day tasks
- Track campaign activity, collect feedback, and report results
- Contribute ideas to improve brand awareness and audience engagement
Qualifications
We’re seeking motivated, personable, and organized candidates who enjoy working with others and are eager to learn. This is an entry-level role — no prior PR experience required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Friendly, professional demeanor; comfortable interacting with the public
- Team-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Positive attitude, coachable, and able 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
- Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, events, volunteer work, or leadership is helpful but not required
What We Offer
- Paid training — no prior PR or marketing experience required
- One-on-one mentorship and regular coaching
- Hands-on PR, marketing, and communications experience
- Event coordination and community outreach exposure
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
Launch Your Career
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a career changer, or seeking your first professional role, this position delivers transferable skills in public relations, communications, marketing, event marketing, brand promotion, and community engagement. If you’re people-focused, creative, driven, and ready to grow, we encourage you to apply.
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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