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Public Relations Managers
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What are Public Relations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
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Common Job Titles
Public Policy Manager
Membership Director
Community Relations Director
Public Relations Manager
Public Relations Director (PR Director)
Executive Assistant Communication Manager
Media Communications Manager
Community Relations Manager
Executive Director of Communications
Operational Communication Chief
Communications Supervisor
Supervisor of Communications
Personality & Work Styles
Cooperation
Social Orientation
Dependability
Leadership Orientation
Self-Confidence
Integrity
Adaptability
Optimism
Achievement Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Work Activities
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.
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
Work Environment
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Skills You Will Receive
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Marketing Managers
Fundraising Managers
Social and Community Service Managers
Human Resources Managers
Technology/Tools Used
Document management software
Video creation and editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Web page creation and editing software
Data base user interface and query software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Office suite software
Web platform development software
Accounting software
Work Values
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Knowledge You Will Receive
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Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4
Tasks Associated with This Career
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.
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
