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Public Relations Specialists

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Median salary

$69,780

Typical range

$41k – $129k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Public Relations Specialists Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Public Relations Specialists

    Entry / Junior

    $40,750

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Public Relations Specialists

    Established

    $69,780

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Public Relations Specialists

    Senior

    $99,630

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
  • Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
  • Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
  • Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
  • Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.

Fields of study

Any field

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