Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level Job at GIG Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

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  • GIG Alexandria
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Are you creative, outgoing, and ready to start a career in public relations, communications, or community outreach ? Our growing outreach and event marketing team partners with nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and public engagement programs—and we’re hiring Entry-Level PR & Communications Assistants to grow in a mission-driven environment.

No prior PR or marketing experience is required. We provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and clear opportunities for advancement .

Position Overview

As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you’ll support our PR, outreach, and campaign teams by engaging with the community, assisting in event-based communications , and contributing to creative messaging projects. This role is perfect for individuals who are enthusiastic, people-focused, and ready to develop professional communication skills .

Key Responsibilities

  • Support event coordination, campaign planning, and communications initiatives

  • Represent nonprofit clients at community events, fundraisers, and outreach activities

  • Prepare press materials, outreach packets, and communication content

  • Engage with attendees, donors, volunteers, and local media contacts

  • Gather engagement metrics and event feedback for reporting

  • Provide creative input to strengthen campaign messaging and community impact

What You’ll Gain

  • Paid training in public relations, communications, community outreach, and event strategy

  • Hands-on experience with nonprofit campaigns and local initiatives

  • Rapid growth opportunities in PR support, event coordination, or leadership roles

  • A collaborative and encouraging team environment

  • Practical experience developing communication, public engagement, and outreach skills

Who Succeeds in This Role

You’ll thrive in this position if you are:

  • Outgoing, personable, and eager to learn

  • Strong in communication, relationship building, and public interaction

  • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented

  • Interested in PR, events, outreach, or nonprofit communications

  • Experienced in customer service, retail, hospitality, or volunteering (optional)

  • 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Apply Today

Launch your communications career while making a meaningful impact. Gain valuable PR experience, support important causes, and grow with a team dedicated to your professional development and success.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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