Public Relations Specialist

Occupation Summary

Public relations specialists 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.

Also Known As

Communications Specialist, Community Relations Coordinator, Corporate Communications Specialist, Information and Communications Specialist, Media Relations Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist, Public Information Officer, Public Information Specialist, Public Relations Coordinator (PR Coordinator), Public Relations Specialist (PR Specialist)

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations, or related-field

Median Kansas Annual Wage

$61,910 ($29.77 hourly)

Work Setting

  • Variety of organizations
  • Schools
  • Media buyers
  • Professional associations

What education programs are available?

Bachelors Advertising and Public Relations Programs

Looking ahead! This path will lead to…

Public Relations Specialist