Junior Public Relations Assistant

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training opportunities

Health and wellness benefits package

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Junior Public Relations Assistant to join a busy communications team. This fully remote role is ideal for individuals eager to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in media relations, content creation, and event coordination.

You will support PR campaigns, manage media lists, draft basic communications, and provide administrative support from a remote setting, with mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent grammar.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute PR campaigns and events.
• Research media lists and influencer contacts.
• Draft and proofread press releases and social posts.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare PR reports.
• Provide admin support and maintain records of PR activities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Public Relations Assistant to support their communications team. This fully remote role is perfect for an individual eager to learn and grow within the PR field. You will assist in executing PR campaigns, managing media lists, drafting basic communications, and providing administrative support. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a proactive candidate to gain hands-on experience in media relations, content creation, and event coordination, contributing to impactful projects from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of public relations campaigns and events.
• Research and compile media lists, influencer contacts, and relevant industry news.
• Draft and proofread press releases, social media posts, and other basic communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and assist in preparing reports on PR activities.
• Provide administrative support to the PR team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Help maintain organized records of PR activities and assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Enthusiasm for public relations and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and potential for annual review.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Mentorship and training opportunities for career development in PR.