1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Business School

Job Profile – Public Relations Specialist

By , About.com Guide

Job Description:


Public relations specialists (PR specialists) develop and promote a favorable public image for a variety of individuals and organizations. These professionals perform a wide range of tasks, including writing and editing reports, speeches, press releases, web copy, and other promotional documents.

Salary Range for Public Relations Specialists:


$24,000 - $72,000+

Annual earnings for public relations specialists are determined by a variety of factors including field, title, place of employment, level of education, and experience.

For more specific information, visit Salary Wizard to get a free personalized salary report.

Minimum Education:


Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Classes for Public Relations Specialists:


  • Business
  • Communications/Speech
  • English
  • Journalism

Job Outlook for Public Relations Specialists:


The job outlook for public relations specialists is exceptionally good. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that this field will grow much faster than the average field or occupation.

Resources for Public Relations Specialists:


For industry statistics, salary surveys, and other information about the field, contact:

Public Relations Society of America
Telephone: (212) 995-2230
Website: http://www.prsa.org

Jobs for Public Relations Specialists:


To find jobs in the public relations field, visit http://about.indeed.com

Explore Business School

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Business School
  4. MBA Programs and Rankings
  5. Essential Classes
  6. Job Profile – Public Relations Specialist

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.