Entry-Level Communications Assistant

GEM Global Events, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level training

Mentorship

Career development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

GEM Global Events, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is hiring an outgoing, motivated Entry-Level Communications Assistant to join our growing team.

This full-time role offers hands-on experience in communications, marketing, public relations, customer service, sales, events, and community outreach, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• No prior communications experience required; full training provided.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Organized, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing, communications, and promotional campaigns.
• Communicate with customers, clients, and community members.
• Represent brands and organizations at events and promotional activities.
• Assist with customer engagement and community outreach.
• Build positive relationships with customers and clients.
• Share information about products, services, campaigns, and events.
• Assist with public relations and brand awareness initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development.
• Work closely with team members and management to achieve campaign goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Friendly demeanor

Team-oriented

Organized

Willingness to learn

Job description

ENTRY LEVEL | FULL-TIME | TRAINING PROVIDED

We are hiring anoutgoing, motivated Entry-Level Communications Assistantto join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity forrecent graduates, career changers, and entry-level candidatesinterested in communications, marketing, public relations, customer service, sales, events, and community outreach.

No previous communications experience is required — full training is provided!

What You'll Do

• Support marketing, communications, and promotional campaigns
• Communicate with customers, clients, and community members
• Represent brands and organizations at events and promotional activities
• Assist with customer engagement and community outreach
• Build positive relationships with customers and clients
• Share information about products, services, campaigns, and events
• Assist with public relations and brand awareness initiatives
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development
• Work closely with team members and management to achieve campaign goals

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable meeting new people
• Positive, professional attitude
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Motivated and interested in professional growth

Experience in communications, marketing, sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, events, public relations, or fundraising is a plus—but not required.

What We Offer

• Entry-level training
• Hands-on communications and marketing experience
• Professional development and mentorship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Leadership and management training
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in communications, marketing, sales, PR, and customer relations