Public Relations Assistant – Entry Level

hhv; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Hands-on PR experience

Job summary

hhv is seeking an entry-level Public Relations Assistant in Richmond, VA to support PR activities, community outreach, events, and customer engagement. Paid training and mentorship are provided to help you develop in public relations and marketing.

You will participate in events, assist with promotions, and gain hands-on experience in communications and outreach, with opportunities for professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and outgoing personality.
• Dependable and motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable meeting and speaking with new people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• No prior PR or marketing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PR, community outreach, and promotional campaigns.
• Represent organizations at local events and community activities.
• Engage with customers, community members, and event attendees.
• Assist with event setup, registration, presentations, and promotions.
• Support customer engagement and brand awareness initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with customers and community partners.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development.
• Learn skills in public relations, marketing, communications, events, and leadership.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Public Relations Assistant – Entry Level

We are hiring an enthusiastic Public Relations Assistant to support public relations, community outreach, event marketing, customer engagement, and promotional campaigns.

No previous PR or marketing experience is required. Paid training and hands‑on coaching are provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PR, community outreach, and promotional campaigns
• Represent organizations at local events and community activities
• Engage with customers, community members, and event attendees
• Assist with event setup, registration, presentations, and promotions
• Support customer engagement and brand awareness initiatives
• Communicate professionally with customers and community partners
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development
• Learn skills in public relations, marketing, communications, events, and leadership

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, professional, and outgoing personality
• Dependable and motivated with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable meeting and speaking with new people
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• No prior PR or marketing experience required

What We Offer

• Paid training
• Hands‑on coaching and mentorship
• Hands‑on experience in PR, marketing, events, and community outreach