Communications Assistant

About the Role

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

This opportunity is for individuals who enjoy keeping messaging streams on track, collaborating with diverse individuals, and overseeing brand campaigns from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and distributing communications campaigns across various client accounts.
• Develop and maintain editorial calendars, press distribution logs, media kits, and coverage trackers.
• Collaborate closely with internal creative teams and account leads to ensure press announcements remain on schedule.
• Coordinate media briefings, prepare press kits, document coverage notes, and follow up on media inquiries.
• Monitor campaign milestones, publication deadlines, and press releases, keeping internal leads informed of progress.
• Identify potential distribution delays, content gaps, and media risks, and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Liaise with external media contacts, publication partners, and syndication services as required.
• Support the implementation of new PR workflows, distribution platforms, and communication guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing and editing existing content workflows to enhance campaign reach and clarity.
• Prepare media performance recaps, coverage reports, presentations, and press documentation.
• Track press distributions, media asset logs, and campaign communications budgets.
• Maintain accurate media records and ensure press follow-ups are completed and recorded.
• Support different departments with their internal communication, copyediting, and media outreach requirements.
• Assist with general brand awareness initiatives and promotional communication projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn new media monitoring software and content distribution tools

Qualifications

• Previous experience in communications support, public relations, copywriting, administration, marketing, or customer service. Motivated entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field are advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with different teams, department leads, and external media representatives.
• Ability to juggle multiple writing tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain editorial standards.
• Great attention to detail and a practical approach to messaging and proofreading.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative on content projects.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to get involved wherever needed.