Communications Specialist

Peoplemark; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Training program

Development reviews

Travel opportunities

Team socials

Job summary

Peoplemark is seeking an entry-level Communications Specialist in Santa Ana, CA to support internal and external messaging, media outreach, and campaign communications while building practical PR skills. You will receive structured training and gradually take ownership of communications deliverables.

You will maintain calendars, prepare press materials, monitor engagement, and coordinate with teams to align voice and rollout schedules.

Qualifications

• Support internal and external messaging and media outreach while developing PR skills.
• Assist with campaign communications and press materials to maintain brand voice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain editorial calendars, media contact lists, press kits, and messaging records.
• Prepare press releases, promotional copy, presentations, and internal briefing materials.
• Monitor audience engagement and campaign metrics to identify outreach trends.
• Coordinate with campaign teams to align voice, materials, and rollout schedules.
• Support stakeholder communication and draft responses to routine inquiries.
• Participate in strategy meetings, document messaging priorities, and follow up on actions.

Skills

Media outreach

Campaign messaging

Copywriting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Strong brand connections are built through clear messaging, strategic storytelling, and consistent audience engagement. If you enjoy crafting compelling narratives, coordinating outreach initiatives, and helping shape how audiences experience a brand, this opportunity offers practical experience in corporate communications and public relations.

As an Entry-Level Communications Specialist, you will support internal and external messaging, media outreach, and campaign communications while developing practical public relations skills. You will receive structured training and supported responsibility before gradually taking greater ownership of communication deliverables.

Managing Communications Day to Day

• Maintain editorial calendars, media contact lists, press kits, and campaign messaging records.
• Prepare press releases, promotional copy, presentations, and internal briefing materials.
• Monitor audience engagement and campaign communication metrics to identify relevant outreach trends.
• Coordinate with campaign teams to keep brand voice, promotional materials, and rollout schedules aligned.
• Support stakeholder communication and assist with drafting responses to routine public or client inquiries.
• Participate in strategy meetings and briefings, documenting messaging 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 public relations, copywriting, media coordination, and commercial communication 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 communications across campaigns in different locations.
• Team socials and professional networking: Build valuable connections through team activities, industry exposure, and cross‑functional collaboration.

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.

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