Public Relations Specialist
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As Public Relations Specialists, we develop and manage proactive initiatives to promote the company’s services and build critical relationships with stakeholders using public relations tools. We deliver a strategic communication plan that contains what needs to be shared, how to communicate the news, and how to maintain the contact. We also proactively identify new media opportunities and conduct outreach to generate additional positive media coverage for the company.
Core tasks:
- shape critical messages and narrative and managing communication processes and products
- implement consistent, multifaceted, and sustained outreach
- coordinate events and community meetings as needed




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Arizona State University-Tempe
Boston University
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Penn State University
University of Florida
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Public Relations Specialist gender distribution.
Gender ratio | Ratio | |
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female | 65.9% | |
male | 34.1% |
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Advertising
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Insurance Agency & Brokerage Firms
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Colleges
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q:What degree(s) do I need for Public Relations Specialist?
q:What responsibilities does a Public Relations Specialist have?
q:How much experience do I need for Public Relations Specialist?
q:Does a freelancer work as a Public Relations Specialist?
q:Is the interview process long and complicated?
q:How was your hiring experience when you applied for a job as a Public Relations Specialist?
q:Is the work environment safe for a Public Relations Specialist?
q:Is being a Public Relations Specialist lucrative?
q:What should I expect from a dress code perspective working as a Public Relations Specialist?
q:Is it worth it to switch position to a Public Relations Specialist nowadays?
q:Which colleges / universities would be the best if I want to be a Public Relations Specialist?
q:How balanced is the gender diversity among people working as a Public Relations Specialist?
Isabella Holmes
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This is a female-dominated profession with around
q:What is the most common age of a Public Relations Specialist?
Isabella Holmes
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27 is the average age of people working as a Public Relations Specialist.
q:Is a Public Relations Specialist considered to be a senior profession?
Benjamin Gardner
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You need 6 years of experience to work as a Public Relations Specialist.
q:What industries does a Public Relations Specialist typically work in?
Benjamin Gardner
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Manufacturing is typical for a Public Relations Specialist to work in.
q:Speaking of higher education, do I need a degree as a Public Relations Specialist?
Sophie Hayes
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Bachelor of Arts degree is the typical for a Public Relations Specialist
q:Which company are you working for as a Public Relations Specialist?
Benjamin Gardner
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It’s common for a Public Relations Specialist to work for Amazon, American Income Life and Rutgers University
q:How long do people usually work as a Public Relations Specialist when they switch to another position?
Isabella Holmes
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4 years is the typical lifespan for a Public Relations Specialist.
q:How likely is it for people working as a Public Relations Specialist to switch companies still working as a Public Relations Specialist?
Sophie Hayes
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On average a Public Relations Specialist works for only a few companies.
q:What occupations do people usually work in before becoming a Public Relations Specialist?
Liam Brown
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Typical prior positions for a Public Relations Specialist are Account Executive, Public Relations Intern or Public Relations Coordinator
q:What can be the next step in your career path from Public Relations Specialist?
Isabella Holmes
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Changing from a Public Relations Specialist to Public Relations Manager, Account Executive or Communications Manager is a typical career path.
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