Public Relations Managers

Also Called: Communications Director, Community Relations Director, Public Affairs Director, Public Relations Director (PR Director)

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$76,160

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Finance & Business

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Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Desktop computers

Technology

Video creation and editing software
Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
SmugMug Flickr
Desktop publishing software
Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Publisher

The Education & Training You Need

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Social & Community Service Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Management Analysts

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Occupation Traits

This is what Public Relations Managers across the country typically make.

$36.61 / hour
$76,160 /year

Entry Level

$64.79 / hour
$134,760 /year

Median Level

$115.00 / hour
$239,200 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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