Public Relations Managers
11-2032.00
Bright Outlook Updated 2022

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Sample of reported job titles: Communications Director, Communications Manager, Community Relations Director, Development Director, Public Affairs Director, Public Relations Director (PR Director), Public Relations Manager (PR Manager)

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  • 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.
  • Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
  • Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.
  • Maintain company archives.
  • Manage communications budgets.
  • Manage in-house communication courses.
  • Manage special events, such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports, to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
  • Observe and report on social, economic, and political trends that might affect employers.
  • Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
  • Respond to requests for information about employers' activities or status.
  • Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.
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  • Accounting software — Fund accounting software
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software — MicroStrategy Hot technology
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Google Drive; Microsoft SharePoint Hot technology ; Slack Hot technology
  • Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud eTapestry; Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge; Oracle Siebel Server Sync; Salesforce software; 1 more
  • Data base management system software — Teradata Database Hot technology
  • Data base user interface and query software — Airtable; FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access Hot technology ; Yardi software Hot technology
  • Data mining software — Google Analytics
  • Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Distiller; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign Hot technology ; Microsoft Publisher; QuarkXPress; 1 more
  • Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat Hot technology
  • Electronic mail software — Google Gmail; IBM Notes; MicroFocus GroupWise; Microsoft Outlook In-Demand Hot technology
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics Hot technology ; Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software Hot technology ; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator Hot technology ; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop Hot technology ; SmugMug Flickr; 1 more
  • Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS
  • Internet browser software — Web browser software
  • Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office software In-Demand Hot technology
  • Presentation software — Mentimeter; Microsoft PowerPoint In-Demand Hot technology
  • Project management software — Microsoft Project Hot technology ; zkipster
  • Sales and marketing software — Google Ads; HubSpot software Hot technology ; Marketo Marketing Automation Hot technology ; MightyScout
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel In-Demand Hot technology
  • Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects Hot technology ; Flipgrid; WeVideo; YouTube; 3 more
  • Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Facebook Hot technology ; LinkedIn Hot technology ; Social media sites
  • Web platform development software — Drupal Hot technology ; Hypertext markup language HTML Hot technology
  • Word processing software — Google Docs Hot technology ; Microsoft Word Hot technology
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SVP Range
2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Median wages (2021)
$60.47 hourly, $125,780 annual
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Employment (2021)
66,700 employees
Projected growth (2021-2031)
Faster than average (8% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2021-2031)
6,100
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 wage data and 2021-2031 employment projections . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2021-2031). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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