Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Jobs

Marketing and Public Relations Specialist jobs are open across corporate communications, nonprofits, healthcare, technology, and consumer brands, from entry-level coordinator to senior specialist, with specializations in media relations, content strategy, and digital campaigns. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles37
Top stateIllinois
Top employerEcm Enterprises
Top cityChampaign, IL
Work type80% On-site
Top industrySports

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Director of Marketing & Public Relations
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Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County
Goshen, Indiana
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$65k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
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Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
Sculpt U
Houston, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
$20 - $23/hr
On-Site

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Marketing and Communications - Assistant Director of Public Relations
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Marketing and Communications - Assistant Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in communications
201-500

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Public Relations and Marketing Assistant - Part-time
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Public Relations and Marketing Assistant - Part-time
Fort Madison Community School District
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$10 - $13.5/hr
201-500

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Marketing, Public Relations & Community Outreach Coordinator
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Marketing, Public Relations & Community Outreach Coordinator
New England Property Services Group, LLC
Fall River, Massachusetts
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in media studies

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Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ecm Enterprises7 open roles
Four Seasons2 open roles
WSNA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Sports & Recreation

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in marketing and public relations specialist jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
  • Proficiency in writing and editing press releases, pitches, and marketing copy
  • Experience with media monitoring and PR distribution platforms
  • Familiarity with digital marketing tools including email platforms and analytics dashboards
  • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously across teams
  • Experience with social platforms and content scheduling for organic and earned channels

Tips for Your Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to each channel

Hiring managers for this role scan for specific channels you've owned, whether earned media, email, or social. List the platforms and tools you used for each campaign result, not just your job duties, so your resume reads as evidence.

Build a portfolio before you apply

Most marketing and public relations specialist openings expect writing samples, press releases, or campaign recaps. Gather three to five work samples that show range across channels and audiences, and host them somewhere you can share a single link.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists marketing and public relations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your specialty

Job titles in this field blur together, but the posting body usually signals what the role really requires. Search for terms like media relations, brand communications, or content PR to surface openings that match your strongest skill set rather than generic titles.

Prepare a campaign story for interviews

Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a campaign or pitch from start to finish. Prepare two or three examples where you can describe the goal, your specific contribution, and a concrete result without hedging on the outcome.

Negotiate using scope, not just title

Offers for this role often come in below market when the posting lists a broad scope. Before you counter, clarify whether you're managing agency vendors, owning the editorial calendar, or handling both, then frame your counteroffer around that actual workload.

Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most marketing and public relations specialists?

The companies hiring the most marketing and public relations specialists right now include Ecm Enterprises, Four Seasons, and WSNA, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, technology companies, and large nonprofits consistently post the highest volume of these roles year over year.

How many marketing and public relations specialist jobs are remote?

About 20% of marketing and public relations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this field. Content-focused and digital PR sub-roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to events, media tours, or in-person brand activations are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a marketing and public relations specialist?

Most marketing and public relations specialists start with a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level coordinator roles. From there, developing a portfolio of writing samples, campaign results, and media placements is essential. Gaining familiarity with media monitoring tools, analytics platforms, and content management systems accelerates the path to specialist-level roles.

Can you get a marketing and public relations specialist job with little experience?

Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited direct experience when you can demonstrate strong writing skills and a basic understanding of media and audience targeting. Internships, freelance PR work, campus newspaper clips, or managing communications for a student organization all count as relevant experience. A focused portfolio that shows you can craft a press release and pitch a story matters more than years of employment history at the entry level.

What does the marketing and public relations specialist interview process look like?

The interview process typically includes an initial phone or video screen, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and a team member from communications or marketing. Most employers assign a writing exercise, often a mock press release or campaign brief, that you complete before or during the final round. References are usually checked after a verbal offer, and the full process commonly runs three to five weeks from first contact to offer.

Where can I find and apply to marketing and public relations specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to marketing and public relations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles before they close.

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