Communications Assistant

Platinum Coastal Group

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 31,684

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A marketing and communications firm seeks a passionate Communications Associate to support their team by enhancing outreach efforts. The role involves engaging with diverse audiences, assisting in materials creation, and ensuring effective communication across departments. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork. This full-time position is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Qualifications

Entry-level position that requires sales communication learning.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Engage with community partners to promote communication goals.
Collaborate in creating presentations and public speaking.
Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

logistics coordination

problem-solving skills

public speaking

sales communication

project coordination

engagement with diverse target audiences

customer-service orientation

organizational skills

research skills

communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Communications Associate

This is an on‑site entry level position that requires the ability to learn sales communication practices and entails a passion for engaging with diverse target audiences. As a Communications Assistant, your role is pivotal in supporting the communications team in executing various communication strategies to enhance the organization’s image and outreach efforts. The Communications Assistant will assist in the development and dissemination of materials that convey key messages about our organization’s initiatives, goals, and achievements. Working closely with various departments, you will help to ensure that our communication efforts are coherent and reflective of our organization’s values. Your contributions directly impact public perception and help cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders, thereby enhancing our reputation and effectiveness.

Communications Assistant Responsibilities

Engage with community partners and stakeholders to promote communication goals
Collaborate with team members in creating client presentations and public speaking to drive consumer sales
Support the planning and execution of internal and external events.
Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Collaborate with team members to gather information for different projects.
Coordinate logistics for meetings and communications‑related activities.
Review and analyze feedback from communications initiatives to recommend improvements.
Participate in brainstorming sessions for new communication strategies.
Assist in maintaining project timelines and budgets when necessary.
Implement feedback from supervisors to refine communication approaches.

Required Qualifications

Can commute to office Mon‑Fri
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer‑service orientation.
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Creative thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Basic knowledge of public speaking is desirable.
Demonstrated understanding of audience analysis and target messaging.
Willingness to learn new tools and techniques in communication.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
Relevant experience in communications, marketing, or a related area, including internships is a plus but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills: logistics coordination, problem‑solving skills, basic knowledge of public speaking, sales communication, project coordination, engagement with diverse target audiences, basic knowledge of media relations and public speaking, communication materials creation, experience with content management systems, stakeholder engagement, research, customer‑service orientation, organizational skills, familiarity with social media platforms, community engagement, project collaboration, communication skills, media monitoring, target messaging, media relations, marketing, word, audience analysis, analytical feedback, collaboration, feedback analysis, promotional material design, communication strategies, industry research, research skills, graphic design principles, engagement with diverse audiences, sales, strong organizational skills, audience analysis and target messaging, customer service, sales communication practices, writing and editing, content management, writing and editing skills, excellent interpersonal skills, public speaking, creativity, communication tools, basic public speaking, content drafting and editing, project timeline management, basic graphic design principles, Microsoft Office Suite, website management, creative thinking and problem‑solving, strong writing and editing skills, project management, communication tools and techniques, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, content creation, knowledge of analytics tools, content management systems, adaptability, PowerPoint, budget management, event planning, time management, team collaboration, writing, client presentations, communication materials, Excel, communication, creative thinking, graphic design, attention to detail, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools, problem‑solving, editing, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), analytics tools, flexibility, social media management, communications, problem solving, customer service orientation, knowledge of media relations, interpersonal skills.

Seniority level