Public Relations Specialists
Public relations specialists help organizations build a positive public image.
81%
14%
5%
National data for public relations specialists (SOC 27-3031).
$22,900
$38,600
$75,260
$11.06
$18.56
$36.18
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Have a bachelor's degree
  • Hours

  • Generally have a set schedule.
  • May work overtime to meet deadlines. Most work over 40 hours a week.
  • May be on-call in case there is a crisis.
  • May travel to attend meetings, community activities, and conferences.
  • Public Relations Specialists will:
  • Educate the public about client product and services
  • Regularly interact with people
  • Often write press releases and plan events and news conferences
  • Public Relations Specialists frequently :
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • It is important that Public Relations Specialists be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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