DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Balance of State | 160 | 25 | $26.77/hr | $0.64/hr | $18.54/hr | $21.64/hr | $25.81/hr | $30.51/hr | $38.26/hr |
| Minnesota | 5,780 | 243 | $30.46/hr | $0.34/hr | $18.28/hr | $22.75/hr | $29.10/hr | $36.56/hr | $45.34/hr |
| U S | 244,730 | 2,447 | $34.10/hr | $0.20/hr | $16.80/hr | $22.10/hr | $29.70/hr | $40.39/hr | $56.07/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,730 | $29.85/hr | N/A |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 170 | $18.40/hr | N/A |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 50 | $38.18/hr | N/A |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 30 | $13.43/hr | N/A |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 20 | $22.60/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Public Relations Specialists
- Plans and directs development and communication of informational programs designed to keep public informed of client's products, accomplishments, or agenda.
- Prepares and distributes fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts, motion pictures, or tape recordings to media representatives and others.
- Promotes sales and/or creates goodwill for client's products, services, or persona by coordinating exhibits, lectures, contests, or public appearances.
- Prepares or edits organizational publications, such as newsletters to employees or public or stockholders' reports to favorably present client's viewpoint.
- Consults with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for products, organizations, or individuals.
- Arranges for and conducts public-contact programs designed to meet client's objectives.
- Represents client during community projects and at public, social, and business gatherings.
- Confers with production and support personnel to coordinate production of advertisements and promotions.
- Purchases advertising space and time as required to promote client's product or agenda.
- Counsels clients in effective ways of communicating with public.
- Conducts market and public opinion research to introduce or test specific products or measure public opinion.
- Studies needs, objectives, and policies of organization or individual seeking to influence public opinion or promote specific products.
