Public Relations Account Executive Location: Virginia (Virtual or In-person) Job description Attention all Public Relations superstars. We’re looking for an Account Executive (AE) to join our public relations agency team in Virginia. As an AE, you’ll be responsible for executing PR campaigns that will take our clients to new heights. Your day-to-day will include meeting […]
Attention Students: Summer Internships Available
Unleash Your Creativity: Join Our Thrilling Summer Internship Program Get ready for an unforgettable summer internship at Commonwealth Public Relations & Marketing! Are you looking to kickstart your career in the exciting world of public relations and marketing? Look no further! Commonwealth PR is thrilled to announce its summer internship program, where you’ll dive headfirst […]
We’re Hiring: Join Our Team
Legislative and Advocacy Outreach Specialist Location: Virginia (Virtual or In-person) Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you skilled in building relationships, conducting research, and engaging with influential individuals? Commonwealth PR, a full-service PR firm headquartered in Richmond, VA, is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join its team as a Legislative and […]
You Graduated- Now What? How to Break Into the PR Industry After College
December 15th marks four years since I graduated from college, and I got my first PR job three months ago. While some public relations graduates are lucky to find a position right after finishing school, that’s not the case for many people. So whether you’re just about to graduate, or have been out of school […]
Teamwork Makes the “Ham-Work”
We all know the dreaded, “share a fun fact about yourself,” team building exercise. It can be hard to find an innovative way to strengthen your connection within a team. Whether you have been working with the same team for 10 years or for 10 days, enhancing your work relationships can bring significant value to […]
Crisis Management on TikTok
The social media platform TikTok is still growing with more than 1 billion active users. With popularity and notoriety comes inevitable crises. Creators on this platform are not immune and often face intense scrutiny by their thousands, or millions, of followers daily. One of the key roles that strong public relations plays, regardless of the […]
Navigating Breaking News Cycles
By: Ellie Forkins Some months, it seems everywhere we look there is breaking news. And the past few months have been no different. Recently, the world has turned its attention to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. With heavy hearts, we all watched as the situation unfolded, knowing fully that this breaking news would take […]
Investing Time in Your Social Media Presence
Your social media accounts are a great way to bring your business to a new level of success. By investing additional time across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you can build brand awareness, strengthen relationships, and drive sales. Many of our clients utilize our social media services and strategies to further their objectives and goals. […]
Media Interview Preparation (Series): Conducting The Interview
This is the last blog in our media interview preparation series. We hope you’ve read and enjoyed our previous posts on what to do upon initial contact from a reporter and how to develop your messages. For this final installment, we’ll take a look at the media interview itself and offer some tips and advice […]
Public Relations Tips for Legislative Sessions
This year, the Virginia General Assembly was in full swing with a long session – eight weeks instead of six. And a multitude of important bills were being debated throughout the House and Senate, including a few that would directly impact our clients. Working with and securing quality news coverage is already a challenge at […]