Communications Assistant

Talentway Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentway Group is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Assistant to support planning, coordination and delivery of media strategies across the business. You will help coordinate campaigns, manage timelines and collaborate with marketing and PR teams to ensure messaging stays on track.

In this hands-on role, you’ll learn from experienced professionals, take ownership of your work and contribute to impactful communications projects across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations, marketing or content creation is preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to collaborate with different teams and media contacts.
• Able to meet editorial deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating and delivering communication campaigns across different business channels.
• Develop and maintain media calendars, press release schedules, outreach contact lists and coverage trackers.
• Work closely with internal teams and marketing leads to ensure communication deliverables stay on schedule.
• Coordinate press briefings, prepare agendas, draft media kits and follow up on press inquiries.
• Monitor media mentions, campaign deadlines and publicity metrics, keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
• Identify potential PR delays, messaging gaps and brand risks, and help develop practical solutions.
• Liaise with external media outlets, print vendors and agency partners as required.
• Support the rollout of new communication tools, media databases and internal newsletter initiatives.
• Assist with reviewing and improving existing editorial workflows to increase outreach efficiency.
• Prepare press releases, media updates, media kits, presentations and internal documentation.
• Track media spend, distribution costs and campaign budgets where required.
• Maintain accurate media records and ensure press follow-ups are completed.
• Support different departments with their internal communications and public relations requirements.
• Assist with general brand awareness initiatives and other marketing projects as they arise.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Content creation

Administration

Time management

Education

Communications degree

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

If you're someone who enjoys keeping brand messaging on track, working with different people and seeing PR campaigns come together from start to finish, this could be a great opportunity for you.

You'll work across different teams and campaign divisions, helping coordinate media materials, improve communication workflows and make sure promotional content gets delivered on time.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, take ownership of your work and build your corporate communications experience.

As our Communications Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of media strategies across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with planning, coordinating and delivering communication campaigns across different business channels.
• Develop and maintain media calendars, press release schedules, outreach contact lists and coverage trackers.
• Work closely with internal teams and marketing leads to ensure communication deliverables stay on schedule.
• Coordinate press briefings, prepare agendas, draft media kits and follow up on press inquiries.
• Monitor media mentions, campaign deadlines and publicity metrics, keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
• Identify potential PR delays, messaging gaps and brand risks, and help develop practical solutions.
• Liaise with external media outlets, print vendors and agency partners as required.
• Support the rollout of new communication tools, media databases and internal newsletter initiatives.
• Assist with reviewing and improving existing editorial workflows to increase outreach efficiency.
• Prepare press releases, media updates, media kits, presentations and internal documentation.
• Track media spend, distribution costs and campaign budgets where required.
• Maintain accurate media records and ensure press follow-ups are completed.
• Support different departments with their internal communications and public relations requirements.
• Assist with general brand awareness initiatives and other marketing projects as they arise.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in public relations, marketing, content creation, administration or a similar role, although motivated entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with different teams and media contacts.
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks, manage competing priorities and meet strict editorial deadlines.
• Great attention to detail and a practical approach to proofreading and problem-solving.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative across media projects.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• The ability to learn new media monitoring tools and publishing software.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to get involved wherever needed.
• Qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field would be an advantage but are not essential.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Variety in your work: Get involved in communications projects across different teams, brand initiatives and outreach channels.
• Hands-on experience: Build practical media relations skills while working on live client and company campaigns.
• Career development: Learn from experienced PR professionals and develop your confidence in managing communications strategy.
• Supportive team: Work with people who value collaboration, clear messaging and achieving great exposure.
• Opportunity to contribute: Bring your creative ideas, refine content and help shape better ways of telling our story.
• Room to grow: Develop your skills and take on more communications responsibility as your experience grows.

If you're looking to build your career in public relations and corporate communications and enjoy a role where you can learn, contribute and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.