Public Relations Co-op

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Public Relations Co-op supporting Marshalls earned media, trend reporting, and cause campaigns. Building PR and agency partnerships at TJX, the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeFramingham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations and earned media strategies, with a strong focus on trend analysis and competitive insights in the retail sector. Proficient in creating detailed reports and collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.

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Public RelationsTrend AnalysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Earned MediaTrend ReportingCompetitor AnalysisMarketingRetail Industry Insights

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizationTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Industry Keywords

Fashion TrendsCause CampaignsRetail EnvironmentCollaborative WorkDigital Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with the PR team and external agency partners on day-to-day earned media activities
Support Marshalls brand PR tactics and cause campaigns
Monitor PR trends and competitors weekly
Create quarterly trend reports and specialized reports on competitor insights and fashion weeks
Develop biweekly PR recap reports covering brand PR initiatives
Send competitor and trend news scans three times weekly
Assist with Marshalls point-of-sale cause campaigns
Fulfill incentives for top-raising stores and meet with cause partners
Curate and shop for “Surprise and Delight” mailers for editors
Fulfill merchandise and gift card requests
Review materials for store grand openings and relocations
Support internal partners with other business requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest in public relations/earned media and social media
Eye for current fashion and home trends
Passion for marketing, especially online or digital
Interest in the multifaceted and fast-paced retail environment
Strong attention to detail, organization, and superior time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to think strategically and understand retail industry and business trends
Comfortable working collaboratively both in a team environment and individually
Drive, resourcefulness, and willingness to learn
Required proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to network and build relationships across the organization
Collaborative team environment
Development of communication, business and agency relationship, time management, project management, and analytical skills