Salary Breakdown
Public Relations Specialists
Average
$60,290
ANNUAL
$28.98
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,670
ANNUAL
$14.74
HOURLY
Mid Level
$55,110
ANNUAL
$26.49
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,220
ANNUAL
$47.22
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Public Relations Specialists
5,170
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Public Relations Specialists
Supporting Programs
Public Relations Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Public Relations Specialists
01
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
02
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
03
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
04
Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
05
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
06
Confer with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.
07
Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.
08
Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.
09
Prepare or edit organizational publications, such as employee newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal or external audiences.
10
Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Public Relations Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Expression
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