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Public relations specialists usually work in offices. Some attend community activities. Long workdays are common, as is overtime.
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Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
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Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Environment
Public relations specialists usually work in offices. Some attend community activities. Long workdays are common, as is overtime.
Public Relations Specialists
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Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
Confer with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.
Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.
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.
Prepare or edit organizational publications, such as employee newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal or external audiences.
Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill.
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Communications and Media
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English Language
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Administration and Management
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Customer and Personal Service
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Sales and Marketing
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Reading Comprehension
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Social Perceptiveness
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Writing
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Oral Comprehension
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Oral Expression
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Speech Clarity
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Speech Recognition
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Written Expression
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