What the work is
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.
On a typical day
- Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
- Confer with production or support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements or promotions.
- Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill.
- Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.
- Confer with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.