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Design > Public Relations/Communication Specialist

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Short Description:

A Public Relations/Communications Specialist is responsible for managing an organization's external and internal communication strategies. They create press releases, social media content, and other promotional materials to enhance the company's public image. This role also involves building relationships with media outlets, coordinating events, and responding to media inquiries. Public Relations/Communications Specialists work closely with marketing and management teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment. Strong writing skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple communication channels are key for success in this position.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Brainstorm with other team members to develop public relations strategies that positively influence public opinion.
  • Build good relationships with media members, including radio, television, print, and digital.
  • Create presentations, articles, reports, and information that enhance the company's reputation.
  • Develop programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or social responsibility.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with community representatives, consumers, employees, and public interest groups.
  • To enhance the company's image, provide appropriate content for websites, blogs, and social media accounts.
  • Respond to requests for information from the media.
  • Write press releases or other media communications to promote the company's image.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to others to understand the scope and details of projects, asking appropriate questions, and gathering the necessary information.
  • Communication: Effectively communicating information and ideas, both written and oral.
  • Computer Proficiency: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to create and distribute materials that support public relations strategies.
  • Critical Thinking: Applying logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Originality: Providing a wide range of innovative ideas about a given topic or situation, including discovering creative ways to communicate public relations messages and solve problems.
  • Planning and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work within deadlines.
  • Thinking Creatively: Writing, designing, editing, and creating new ways of elevating the company’s public perception.

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  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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