£15,080 Average salary at age 20
£34,320 Average Salary
44 Average hours per week

Description

Public relations professionals plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities that promote the image and understanding of an organisation and its products or services to consumers, businesses, members of the public and other specified audiences.

Main Tasks

  • Discusses issues of business strategy, products, services and target client base with senior colleagues to identify public relations requirements;
  • Writes, edits and arranges for the effective distribution of press releases, newsletters and other public relations material;
  • Addresses individuals, clients and other target groups through meetings, presentations, the media and other events to enhance the public image of an organisation;
  • Develops and implements tools to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public relations exercises.

Qualifications

Most entrants possess A levels/H grades and a degree or equivalent qualification. Further professional qualifications are available.

UK Prospects

66300 Workforce Size
12.22% Predicted growth 2025 - 2035

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