Public Relations Assistant - Entry-Level

Alexandria, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support public relations campaigns and event marketing to build brand presence, donor engagement, and community outreach for clients.

  • Assist in planning, logistics, and on-site event coordination for campaigns.
  • Must-have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Standout: Experience in event marketing or community outreach is a plus.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and execution of public relations campaigns and communication strategies
  • Support event marketing operations, including planning, logistics, and on-site coordination
  • Represent clients at community events and promotional campaigns, ensuring strong brand presence
  • Drive fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and community outreach initiatives
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, donors, and clients
  • Participate in daily team meetings and ongoing training sessions
  • Support account management for both new and existing clients
  • Track campaign performance and assist with reporting and analysis

Requirements

  • Strong interest in public relations, event marketing, communications, or sales
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
  • Experience in marketing, sales, customer service, retail, or advertising is a plus
  • What We Offer

Preferred

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in event marketing, public relations, and brand promotions
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement into leadership roles
  • Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced professionals
  • A collaborative, high-energy, and supportive team culture
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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