Occupation: 11-2030

Public Relations Managers

Statistics
National
State
City
State
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$138,520
Median Wage (USD, 2023)
6000
Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)
6.9%
Projected Growth (2023-2033)
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Experience Requirements Overview

  • Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Evaluate employee performance.
  • Supervise employees.
  • Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
  • Edit documents.
  • Develop promotional materials.

Tasks

  • Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
  • Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
  • Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
  • Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
  • Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.

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