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Public Relations Assistant - Entry Level

New Catalyst
locationLouisville, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking a motivated Public Relations Assistant to support our expanding campaigns on behalf of impactful nonprofits and mission-driven brands. In this role, you’ll help shape public perception, build awareness, and foster meaningful relationships through in-person outreach, live events, and community media initiatives.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or exploring a fresh career path, this is your chance to gain valuable, hands-on experience in PR, marketing, and brand communications—with paid training, weekly pay, and clear advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with planning and executing PR campaigns, live events, and media initiatives

  • Represent client brands and nonprofit causes at public events, retail activations, and community pop-ups

  • Communicate key messages face-to-face with the public, donors, and community stakeholders

  • Help draft public-facing materials including talking points, event summaries, and impact reports

  • Support coordination with media contacts, local influencers, and community leaders

  • Track public sentiment and campaign engagement, reporting insights to leadership

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure aligned messaging across all outreach channels

  • Contribute creative ideas to boost brand awareness and engagement

Who We’re Looking For

You’re:

  • Outgoing, enthusiastic, and confident in public-facing roles

  • An excellent verbal and written communicator

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

  • Excited to work in a collaborative, mission-driven team

  • Eager to learn and grow within PR and communications

  • 18+ with a high school diploma or GED

  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Bonus points for experience in communications, media, theater, student government, or customer service—but it’s not required!

What You’ll Gain

  • 💼 Paid training in public relations, media strategy, and community outreach

  • 💵 Weekly pay plus performance bonuses and incentives

  • 🚀 Fast-track advancement into PR Coordinator, Communications Lead, or Campaign Manager roles

  • ✈️ Opportunities to attend networking events, conferences, and regional campaigns

  • 🧠 Resume-building experience in PR, branding, nonprofit communications, and event strategy

  • 🌟 A purpose-driven culture focused on impact and personal growth

Perfect For

  • Recent grads interested in PR, media, journalism, or communications

  • Creative communicators eager to break into a mission-driven, fast-growing field

  • Career changers from hospitality, customer service, or performance backgrounds

  • Ambitious professionals seeking mentorship and rapid advancement

  • Anyone passionate about representing causes that truly matter

Ready to Launch Your PR Career?

This is your chance to start a communications career that blends creativity, purpose, and professional growth. Apply now to join our team as an Entry-Level Public Relations Assistant and help tell stories that inspire action and change.

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