Junior Communications Assistant – Entry-Level Marketing Role
A mid-sized agency partners with household-name enterprises and high-growth start-ups. The culture prizes mentorship, psychological safety, and experimentation—perfect for graduates eager to translate academic knowledge into measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
– Draft blog posts, thought-leadership articles, and concise social captions that resonate with diverse audiences.
– Schedule and monitor multi-channel social campaigns using Hootsuite, Buffer, or native dashboards.
– Maintain up-to-date media lists; research journalists, podcasts, and influencer contacts for targeted outreach.
– Support press-release development—brainstorm angles, fact-check data, and polish copy in AP style.
– Track coverage, compile weekly clippings, and summarize key insights for internal stakeholders.
– Collaborate with designers and videographers to align visuals with brand tone.
– Document campaign updates in shared workspaces (Notion, Confluence, or Google Workspace) for full transparency.
– Answer basic media inquiries and route complex requests to senior teammates.
– Organize digital assets, brand guidelines, and case studies in a searchable repository.
– Experiment with AI-powered tools (ChatGPT, Jasper, Grammarly) to streamline content creation.
What You Bring
– Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
– 0-2 years’ professional experience—or robust internship/volunteer portfolio—demonstrating solid writing chops.
– Familiarity with major social platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok) and an eye for emerging trends.
– Foundation in SEO concepts: keyword research, on-page optimization, basic Google Analytics reporting.
– Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace; bonus points for HubSpot, Mailchimp, or Sprout Social exposure.
– Meticulous attention to detail, graceful grammar, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
– Strong interpersonal skills; you negotiate feedback, present ideas, and listen actively.
– Analytical mindset—comfortable turning data into narrative insights that guide strategy.
– Adaptable spirit—thrives amid shifting priorities and fast client pivots.
– U.S. work authorization and readiness to collaborate across time zones.
Why Join Us
– Mentorship: Senior strategists host weekly office hours, code-review-style copy clinics, and live media-pitch sessions.
– Growth path: Clear milestones lead from junior to associate communications manager within two years.
– Impact: Your words will appear in national outlets, industry podcasts, and C-suite newsletters.
– Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in the continental U.S. or drop into our collaboration hubs when you crave face-to-face energy.
– Community: Quarterly hack-weeks bring marketers, developers, and analysts together to prototype bold ideas—then ship them.
– Purpose: Craft narratives for mission-driven initiatives in education access, health equity, and green tech.