Communications Assistant Job Description
Communications assistant
provides facilitation of conference calls and Webex. Provides billing payment services which include, database creation and maintenance; report generation and distribution; data entry of utility invoices, and data/information analysis utilizing various programs/technologies (e.g. Microsoft suite Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) in support of various needs/activities.
Communications Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Creating purchase orders and processing departmental invoices
Preparing and processing expense reports and travel arrangement
Processing conference registrations
Facilitating conference calls and webex
Proofing various materials for production
Providing backup administrative support for the Vice President's Administrative Assistant during absences
Collect and organize trip documentation from filmmakers, AFS staff and embassy staff and serve as main point of contact between AFS and the program’s evaluation firm
Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and someone who knows how to communicate the appropriate level of information to keep key players in the know
Balance being a team player with working independently
Take the initiative on projects, ask probing questions, listen actively, share innovative ideas, and deliver to achieve results
Communications Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Communications Assistant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, AED, AHIP, CLERY, AA
Education for Communications Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the communications assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Education, Communication, Writing, Editing, Social Media, English
Skills for Communications Assistant
Desired skills for communications assistant include:
Excel
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
Adobe Creative Suite
Big 12
PowerPoint
University
English
Outlook
Area of work
Desired experience for communications assistant includes:
Good attitude – must be willing to work with people who are perhaps younger than him or her and require support
Interest in Communications is a plus but not essential
Ability to navigate things internally across the firm
Ability to take on projects and work independently
Good writing ability would be helpful but not essential
Be flexible, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple assignments while showing diplomacy and efficiency
Communications Assistant Examples
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Communications Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of communications assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for communications assistant
- Provide daily support to the Chief Communications Officer which includes but is not limited to answering phones, rolling calls, booking travel, scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, maintaining calendars
- Spearhead talent and filmmaker corporate gifting program on behalf of the studio
- Process and handle corporate contributions
- Edit and finalize press releases
- Handle various logistics for award campaigns on all film titles
- Arrange and facilitate corporate ads on behalf of the studio
- Update, create and maintain various internal documents, charts and calendars
- Plan and organize executive interviews and photo shoots
- Be responsible for monitoring business press and compiling the daily corporate news round-up each morning
- Assist the Corporate Communications team with various projects including events management, writing and research
Qualifications for communications assistant
- Past EA experience essential, preferably in financial services
- Organized – ability to manage a calendar, think ahead, stay on top of outstanding issues and see that they are resolved
- Proactive – in identifying what the team needs and supporting those needs
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an administrative capacity to an executive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Must have experience managing/tracking budgets
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Our growing company is hiring for a communications assistant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for communications assistant
- Perform internal and external distribution of publicity breaks and other publicity related materials to internal and external clients
- Ensure proper filing of documents, publications, clips on department email server
- Assemble press kits including releases, talking points, cast bios, credits and various other public relations materials
- Monitor all media for press breaks
- Handle all department billing, POs
- Handle expense reports for Vice President and team members as needed
- Compose and generate tune-in alerts
- Organize press visits to set and studios for live-action and animation programming
- Create and manage media lists
- Manage and oversee department interns
Qualifications for communications assistant
- Working knowledge of Oracle and Concur
- Strong organizational skills to effectively assist in the management of multiple projects from inception to completion and adhering to strict deadlines
- Prior work experience working in an assistant roll
- Knowledge of popular social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram)
- Working familiarity with sports in context of higher education environment
- A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and review
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of communications assistant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for communications assistant
- Liaise with printers and other vendors
- Make travel arrangements for communications team members
- Compile articles and consumer chatter concerning HBO, matters of tactical and strategic interest to the company
- Producing content for email, social channels and the web and implementing the digital communications strategy through scheduled campaigns
- Measuring the performance of digital communications
- Supporting colleagues to develop the use and range of digital channels, in line with end-user demand
- Handling media enquiries and directing to appropriate colleagues
- Supporting with media monitoring, benchmarking, research and evaluation
- Production of reports on communications activities for key stakeholders
- Supporting the implementation of the department's planning approach through the use of Slack or similar tools
Qualifications for communications assistant
- Must understand the MTV brand competitive brands in both traditional and emerging sectors, especially TV, digital, music, social and mobile
- Experience in videography, photography, video and animation production
- Familiar with various video codecs and compression
- Excellent writing skills (familiarity with AP Style is preferred)
- Prior experience in sports media and public relations preferred
- Implement & coordinate execution for all direct mail pieces
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications assistant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for communications assistant
- Drafting and editing talking points, scripts, press releases, intra-company communications and other materials
- Generating schedules for executives for premieres, speaking engagements, charity and awards events
- Answering the Executive's phone lines, office phones, rolling calls, fielding requests for information and routing to appropriate departments
- Filing and retrieving corporate documents, records, and reports
- Maintaining and updating executive contacts
- Assisting with all initiatives surrounding corporate events, corporate philanthropy and corporate ads
- Performing ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned
- Work with designers to produce promotional material such as posters, banners, booklets
- Produce information packs when required for the team and clients
- Collaborate with the wider corporate support teams, including HR, Facilities, Finance and IT, to ensure smooth running of the team
Qualifications for communications assistant
- Interest in Media or Publicity a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, persuasive writing, marketing, public communications and public relates writing
- Organized professional who can seamlessly manage the rigors of an important and
- Often demanding government communications environment
- Work off-site, full-time, at the National
- Organizational skills and an exceptional ability to pay attention to
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of communications assistant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for communications assistant
- Work with the General Manager, Department Manager and marketing team to develop annual comprehensive marketing plan objectives for Commercial Vans using all appropriate channels
- Support development and execution of communications strategies to promote GCCX’s products, services and business priorities including global OnStar offerings, in-vehicle connectivity and customer experience
- Craft compelling stories about GM’s technology leadership
- Work closely with GM’s vehicle brands globally to develop technology plans in support of key corporate and product initiatives
- Develop engagement strategies that focus on technology, consumer and lifestyle media/influencers
- Serve as media contact for OnStar and customer experience related topics
- Work closely with GM internal communications to develop meaningful employee engagement and awareness campaigns
- Maintain ongoing contact with top media on connectivity and customer experience news developments, including emerging issues and "hot topics"
- Support management of key technology/connectivity positions, develop key messages and write press materials for announcements, events and programs
- Development of effective and coherent communications for company employees utilizing the Webpage, the portal, social and print media, and other means, with a focus on strategic initiatives, but with potential strategies for multiple programs
Qualifications for communications assistant
- Experience in handling press clippings and reports, coordinating media events and joint promotion with various marketing partners
- Assist in developing effective marketing communications strategies and plans to achieve company’s objectives and enhance its brand propositions
- Experience in handling enquiries and able to juggle deadlines and priorities
- Pleasant personality with good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be detail-oriented, friendly, self-motivated, reliable and thoughtful
- Minimum 3 years-experience in Communications or marketing preferred