Entry Level Public Relations Specialist Jobs
New grad public relations specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Sports & Recreation, and Technology & Software, with employers like Pinkston, BairesDev, and Ecm Enterprises hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary
The Account Coordinator position is a role that exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations, earned media, and communications. An Account Coordinator's primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication while staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing responsibilities around op-eds and press releases.
Additional Details
- Status: Exempt Salaried
- Work Location: Falls Church, VA
- Travel: 0-5%
- Salary Range: $52k - $57k
Role Responsibilities
- Create and maintain media lists of contacts
- Prepare new angles for pitching based on relevant news cycle
- Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone
- Secure interviews and media opportunities
- Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
- Organize and track client media interactions
- Sustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles
- Build relationships with media contacts
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
- Strong research, writing, and editing skills
- Robust interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in working with clients
- Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
- Professional demeanor
- Alignment with Pinkston's guiding principles
Preferred
- College Graduate with up to 1 year of relevant communications and/or public relations experience
- Public relations or communications internship experience
- Public speaking experience
Culture
- Possesses a sense of tenacity in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
- Commitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations
- Seeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative
- Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
- Awareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders
Who We Are
Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.
Benefits
Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan. Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee's retirement annually regardless of employee participation. At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home up to 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid "volunteer time off" to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non-profit of their choice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Position Summary
The Account Coordinator position is a role that exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations, earned media, and communications. An Account Coordinator's primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication while staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing responsibilities around op-eds and press releases.
Additional Details
- Status: Exempt Salaried
- Work Location: Falls Church, VA
- Travel: 0-5%
- Salary Range: $52k - $57k
Role Responsibilities
- Create and maintain media lists of contacts
- Prepare new angles for pitching based on relevant news cycle
- Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone
- Secure interviews and media opportunities
- Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
- Organize and track client media interactions
- Sustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles
- Build relationships with media contacts
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
- Strong research, writing, and editing skills
- Robust interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in working with clients
- Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
- Professional demeanor
- Alignment with Pinkston's guiding principles
Preferred
- College Graduate with up to 1 year of relevant communications and/or public relations experience
- Public relations or communications internship experience
- Public speaking experience
Culture
- Possesses a sense of tenacity in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
- Commitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations
- Seeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative
- Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
- Awareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders
Who We Are
Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.
Benefits
Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan. Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee's retirement annually regardless of employee participation. At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home up to 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid "volunteer time off" to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non-profit of their choice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Entry Level Public Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level public relations specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can write clearly, pitch confidently, and manage multiple deadlines. A portfolio of press releases, media pitches, or campus communications work gives you a concrete edge. Internship experience at a PR agency, brand, or nonprofit signals you understand the pace of the work. Familiarity with media contact databases and basic social media management rounds out a competitive application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level public relations specialists?
Companies hiring entry level public relations specialists right now include Pinkston, BairesDev, and Ecm Enterprises, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including PR and communications agencies, consumer brands, technology companies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations that maintain active media relations functions.
Are there remote entry level public relations specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this career stage. About 42% of entry level public relations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, giving candidates flexibility without limiting their options. Many employers prefer early-career PR specialists to work alongside senior team members in person, at least part of the week, for mentorship and client exposure.
Are these new grad public relations specialist jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior public relations specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicum work toward that requirement, or accepts a writing portfolio in place of full-time history. Many employers explicitly list coursework in communications, journalism, or marketing as a qualifying credential for candidates at this level.
Which industries hire the most entry level public relations specialists?
Entry Level public relations specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Sports & Recreation, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they maintain ongoing media relations, brand reputation, and stakeholder communications needs that benefit from dedicated PR support, even from candidates who are early in their careers.