Communications Specialist

Brinlow Partners; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonuses

Hands-on training & coaching

Regular development reviews

Travel/campaign opportunities

Team networking & events

Job summary

Brinlow Partners in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Entry-Level Communications Specialist to support public relations communication, media coordination, and campaign activity while developing practical commercial and messaging skills.

You will receive structured training and supported responsibility before gradually taking greater ownership of communication requirements. This role offers hands-on experience in media relations and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize media updates, briefs, and campaign materials.
• Willingness to learn and develop in public relations and communications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication records, schedules, media updates, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare campaign briefs, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Monitor campaign results and identify relevant performance trends.
• Coordinate with campaign teams to align materials, schedules, and delivery requirements.
• Support client communication and assist with defined public relations or campaign issues.
• Participate in meetings and briefings, documenting priorities and actions.

Skills

Public relations

Media coordination

Campaign support

Communication planning

Job description

If you enjoy working with people, understanding public relations needs, and helping keep campaigns moving in the right direction, this opportunity offers practical experience in media coordination and community relations.

As an Entry-Level Communications Specialist, you will support public relations communication, media coordination, and campaign activity while developing practical commercial and messaging skills. You will receive structured training and supported responsibility before gradually taking greater ownership of communication requirements.

Managing Communications Day to Day

• Maintain communication records, schedules, media updates, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare campaign briefs, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Monitor campaign and engagement-related results and identify relevant performance trends.
• Coordinate with campaign teams to keep materials, schedules, and delivery requirements aligned.
• Support client communication and assist with defined public relations or campaign issues.
• Participate in meetings and briefings, documenting priorities and following up on agreed actions.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses: Provides dependable compensation with additional earning potential linked to performance.
• Practical training and ongoing coaching: Build communications management, public speaking, planning, and commercial skills through hands-on learning.
• Regular development reviews: Receive clear feedback and guidance to support professional growth.
• Travel and campaign opportunities: Depending on business needs, opportunities may be available to support campaigns in different locations.
• Team socials and professional networking: Build valuable connections through team activities, media interaction, and industry exposure.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

#CommunicationsSpecialist #BakersfieldJobs #CaliforniaJobs #CAJobs #PublicRelations #MediaRelations #CorpComm #EntryLevelCareers #OnSiteJobs #FullTimeJobs