PR & Communications Assistant
Philadelphia, PA (19123)
Are you a PR/Communications graduate looking to gain real-world experience?
Do you enjoy learning new skills and expanding your comfort zone?
Can you see yourself learning to lead a small team in the near future?
If so, our Events Team might be the right fit for you!
About Us:
We’ve been making consumers fall in love with brands for over a decade. As the preferred agency of some of the most iconic brands on the planet, our commitment to excellence and innovation has seen us thrive in turbulent times. Over the past 6 months, we’ve been expanding and diversifying our client portfolio, and we currently have multiple full-time openings to fill involving marketing, sales, and public relations.
PR & Communications Assistant Responsibilities:
You’ll be working with our existing events team representing a specific client to the public in a professional and enthusiastic manner. You’ll be helping each of our clients’ brands enhance their image and increase brand recognition/awareness, but more importantly, you’ll be generating tangible results in the form of new, long-term customers. Other responsibilities will include: collecting feedback, answering questions, influencing decision-makers, processing sales, and performing other PR-related tasks.
Training & Support:
We provide ongoing training along with on-site support, so you’re in good hands when it comes to learning new marketing skills and putting your knowledge to practical use. We regularly invest in training and developing our people because individual results add up to collective results, and that’s what will open more doors of opportunity for all of us!
Career Progression:
Every campaign includes Strategy, Staffing, and Project Management. As we grow we’re going to be looking for top performers who stand out and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. These individuals will be offered fast-track career progression opportunities where they’ll be cross-trained and could advance from an entry-level position to a management position within their first year!
Hours, Pay & Benefits:
This position will require full-time hours (40-55 hours depending on the week). You’ll receive a weekly salary plus bonuses and commissions. Average first-year earnings are $33,600-$45,600, but these are uncapped and we have seen PR & Communications Assistants take home $65k+ their first year! We also offer a range of benefits and incentives including financial bonuses, travel opportunities, tickets to concerts/sporting events, fine dining experiences, and more.
PR & Communications Assistant Requirements:
- Must be over 18, authorized to work in the USA, and able to travel to our office in Philadelphia 19123
- Communications/Marketing/Business degrees or coursework are preferred, but not necessary as long as you have a good understanding of consumer behavior and strong communication skills
- Customer-facing work experience is also highly recommended. Although we provide training, it is helpful if you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or similar roles before
- We’re looking to get people started ASAP so we don’t have to put any campaigns on hold. Please only send in an application if you’re able to start within 2 weeks
If you’re looking for a new company where you can learn, earn, and grow, we’d love to hear from you!
For Consideration:
Send a copy of your resume using the online application process. We normally respond to successful applicants within 2-3 working days, but sometimes it’s even quicker. Please make sure your contact details are up-to-date and that you’re checking for correspondence from us!
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