Entry Level Communications Assistant

Virginia Beach, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support marketing and communications activities across campaigns and events to boost brand awareness.

  • Assist in developing and delivering marketing and communication strategies
  • Coordinate communication for live events, campaigns, and outreach
  • Learn and apply brand messaging across social, materials, and presentations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and delivering marketing and communication strategies
  • Support public relations campaigns , brand messaging, and outreach efforts
  • Coordinate communication efforts for live events and promotional campaigns
  • Create and edit marketing materials, social media content, and presentations
  • Engage with customers and audiences to enhance brand awareness and reputation
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent communication across channels
  • Monitor campaign performance and provide feedback for optimization

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Background or interest in marketing, communications, public relations, or journalism
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and strong team collaboration skills
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • No prior professional experience required — full training is provided.

Preferred

  • Customer service or client-facing roles
  • Marketing, PR, or social media management
  • Event planning or promotional campaigns
  • Administrative or communications support roles

Benefits

  • Paid training in marketing, PR, and communication strategies
  • Hands-on experience in event marketing and brand promotions
  • Opportunities for career growth into senior communications or management roles
  • A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
  • Networking opportunities and involvement in community outreach initiatives
  • Flexible scheduling and potential travel opportunities
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GEM

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www.the-gem.com was established in 2000 and is a privately owned outsource contact centre based in Belfast. Over the years we have established an enviable track record of delivering innovative services for market leading organisations across a wide range of geographic regions, sectors and channels. gem delivers an exceptional customer service experience through the passion of our people, who come from a broad range of backgrounds and a broad range of cultures. Employing over 600 people across our 3 facilities, gem is dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our clients and our performance has been recognised through the many industry awards we have received for recruitment, training, innovative use of technology and business development. Whether you are a client or a member of our staff, gem delivers on promises, exceeds expectations and focuses on how we can best work together to deliver an exceptional level of customer service.

Founded in 1999
Belfast, Northern Ireland, GBR
1.5K employees (99 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
47% CEO approval

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
19