As the director of communications, I'm in charge of the ways in which we talk about our mission and organizing the mechanisms that enable us to drive change on a global scale. I tell the stories and show people what's possible.
CAREER
Public Relations Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$118,430
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+9.2% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Public Relations Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
Other Job Titles Public Relations Managers May Have
Communications Director, Communications Manager, Community Relations Director, Development Director, Public Affairs Director, Public Relations Director (PR Director), Public Relations Manager (PR Manager)
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Morning check in with the team on current initiatives, mid-morning organizational meeting or connections with potential program/education partners. Afternoon program evaluation and long term planning.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Public Relations Managers
No data currently available.
Stay tuned! We’ll update this section as soon as data is available.Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor
Economics, General
Political Campaign Manager
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Public Administration
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Ask questions, listen, and explore as much as you can.
Event management, budgeting, grant-writing/reporting, public policy, non-profit management, personnel management.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Talk to as many people as possible about their careers, their journey, and build your network! Offer to volunteer and learn about jobs / careers that you may not have ever heard of before. I wish I knew earlier on about Community Development Banking earlier on in my life, before spending my undergrad years studying medicine. (I didn't apply to medical school.) The world is evolving so fast and there are so many careers and jobs out there.
In order to create a path for success each and every one of us in high school should explore all opportunities. Go on business tours. Participate in an internship. And find a mentor.
Networking & experience are key. Get involved on campus, be the lead of a group project, work a job while being a full time student, get an internship, volunteer in your community. Start building your resume in a variety of ways. All of this will lead to valuable experience that will prepare you more for life after college and you will be able to build a network through your involvement. It’s not just about what you know, it’s also about who you know.
Dispense with the notion of the dream school and start thinking about the dream experience. If you think about it that way, then you can't fail. Not getting into a particular program is no longer a failure. You've actually opened up a broader set of options for yourself that way.
College Students
Everyone
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