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POSITION SUMMARY
The Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations provides hands-on coordination and execution support for McCarthy’s national public relations and external communications programs. Reporting to the Director, Public Relations, this role helps turn enterprise PR priorities into organized, timely, high-quality work across media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, storytelling, events, and regional communications.
This role is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented communicator who can keep multiple workstreams moving while building trusted relationships across the Marketing & Brand department, regional teams, executives, PR agencies, and other business partners. The coordinator supports execution of the enterprise PR strategy established by the Vice President, Public Relations, and the counsel and priorities led by the Director, Public Relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PR Coordination and Execution
- Coordinate PR projects from intake through completion, including timelines, assignments, approvals, status updates, and final deliverables.
- Support enterprise and regional PR plans by tracking activities against approved priorities, messages, audiences, and deadlines.
- Maintain organized PR calendars, editorial calendars, media lists, opportunity trackers, awards calendars, and project documentation.
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, status reports, action logs, and follow-up communications for PR planning and working sessions.
- Track requests and next steps across internal partners, regional PR leads, executives, PR agencies, and vendors.
- Help identify opportunities to repurpose approved stories, project milestones, and expert insights across appropriate external channels.
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
Media Relations and Storytelling Support
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
- Research media outlets, reporters, topics, deadlines, and relevant McCarthy expertise to support media outreach.
- Assist with media lists, pitch development, interview coordination, background materials, coverage tracking, and post-placement follow-up.
- Draft and edit first versions of pitches, media alerts, press materials, award submissions, executive biographies, talking points, bylined articles, and other external communications under the direction of PR leadership.
- Gather project facts, proof points, photographs, approvals, and subject-matter-expert input to support accurate, compelling storytelling.
- Coordinate with social, digital, content, and events partners on approved external storytelling and PR amplification.
- Maintain accurate records of media opportunities, placements, awards, speaking engagements, and other PR outcomes.
Executive Thought Leadership Support
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
- Coordinate the workflow for executive thought leadership, including topic development, research, interviews, drafts, reviews, approvals, submissions, and publication tracking.
- Prepare research summaries, background documents, briefing materials, and follow-up notes for executive communications and external engagements.
- Support message alignment by working from approved talking points, narrative guidance, and enterprise priorities.
- Coordinate with the Director and Vice President of Public Relations, regional PR leads, and other partners to keep executive communications moving efficiently.
Awards, Events, and Regional Communications
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
- Maintain an awards calendar and coordinate research, eligibility checks, submission materials, approvals, deadlines, and results tracking.
- Support PR-related event and speaking opportunities by coordinating logistics, materials, biographies, talking points, and follow-up.
- Partner with regional PR professionals and marketing teams to collect local stories, project milestones, media opportunities, and subject-matter expertise for potential enterprise amplification.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years professional experience writing marketing or communications (across many industries or in the Architect, Engineering and Construction industry)
- Public relations agency experience is a plus
- Strong ability to partner and think strategically
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to grasp complex subject matter quickly
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments concurrently
- Occasional travel required
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing and public relations assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
- Proficiency in social media platforms and content scheduling tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with AP style knowledge
- Experience with media monitoring tools and press release writing
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms and basic analytics dashboards
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Tips for Your Marketing and Public Relations Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each posting
Marketing and PR assistant job descriptions vary more than most. One employer wants media monitoring skills, another wants event coordination. Pull the exact language from each posting and mirror it in your bullet points so your resume clears the ATS screening.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring managers for PR and marketing assistant roles expect writing samples, press releases, or campaign recaps even at entry level. Compile two or three real or class-based pieces into a simple PDF or online folder you can attach to every application.
Target agencies alongside in-house teams
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Marketing and Public Relations Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marketing and public relations assistants?
The most active employers for marketing and public relations assistants right now are Ecm Enterprises, Four Seasons, and Sculpt U, and the most openings are in Illinois, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across nonprofits, agencies, and mid-size consumer brands.
How many marketing and public relations assistant jobs are remote?
About 18% of marketing and public relations assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility in communications roles. Content creation, media monitoring, and social media coordination tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions compared to event-focused or on-site agency roles.
How do you become a marketing and public relations assistant?
Most marketing and public relations assistant roles require a bachelor's degree in communications, PR, marketing, or journalism. Build writing samples through coursework, internships, or volunteer work with local organizations. Get familiar with media monitoring tools, social platforms, and email marketing software. Internship experience at an agency or in-house team makes a meaningful difference when applying for your first full-time role.
Can you get a marketing and public relations assistant job with no experience?
Yes, you can get hired as a marketing and public relations assistant without formal work experience if you have strong writing samples and demonstrated familiarity with the tools the role uses. Volunteer communications work, college newspaper or media credits, and class projects that produced real deliverables all count. Focus your applications on agencies and nonprofits, which tend to be more open to candidates coming directly from school.
What does the marketing and public relations assistant interview process look like?
Most marketing and public relations assistant interviews follow two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your background and interest in the role. A second round often includes a writing or media task, such as drafting a press release or developing a short campaign pitch. Final rounds usually involve meeting team members and discussing your process, attention to detail, and how you handle fast-moving deadlines.
Where can I find and apply to marketing and public relations assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to marketing and public relations assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, location preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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