Public relations jobs manage the reputations of brands in a number of forms. The aim of this type of work is to influence the opinions and behaviour of the public in favour of their client. PR careers can entail numerous media and communication forms to manage and maintain positive reputations of an organisation, such as public bodies, services, businesses and charities.
Marketing PR jobs often include the use of third party endorsements to target audiences and make sure that the link between the organisation and its public is kept strong. People in PR jobs also have to deal with stakeholders of a company to monitor their expectations and concerns. These findings are then presented to the management.
Typical Work Involved
Public relations jobs can be found in the private and public sectors. They can work in-house for a range of companies. The tasks expected can vary depending on the type of organisation you work for. Work could include:
• Planning, developing and carrying out PR strategies
• Liaising with the media, other organisations and spokespeople
• Writing and distributing press releases to the right media
• Analysing media coverage to gain an idea of public perception
• Writing/editing in-house publications such as magazines, as well as writing speeches
• Creating and supervising publicity campaign work such as brochures, handouts, leaflets, videos, photos and films
• Coordinating photo opportunities
• Organising events such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours
• Keeping the organisation’s website up-to-date
• Creating and managing sponsorship opportunities
• Commissioning market research
• Managing and turning around a crisis situation
Public relations jobs manage the reputations of brands in a number of forms. The aim of this type of work is to influence the opinions and behaviour of the public in favour of their client.
PR careers can entail numerous media and communication forms to manage and maintain positive reputations of an organisation, such as public bodies, services, businesses and charities.
Marketing PR jobs often include the use of third party endorsements to target audiences and make sure that the link between the organisation and its public is kept strong. People in
PR jobs also have to deal with stakeholders of a company to monitor their expectations and concerns. These findings are then presented to the management.
Typical Work Involved
Public relations jobs can be found in the private and public sectors. They can work in-house for a range of companies. The tasks expected can vary depending on the type of organisation you work for. Work could include:
•
Planning, developing and carrying out PR strategies
•
Liaising with the media, other organisations and spokespeople
•
Writing and distributing press releases to the right media
•
Analysing media coverage to gain an idea of public perception
•
Writing/editing in-house publications such as magazines, as well as writing speeches
•
Creating and supervising publicity campaign work such as brochures, handouts, leaflets, videos, photos and films
•
Coordinating photo opportunities
•
Organising events such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours
•
Keeping the organisation’s website up-to-date
•
Creating and managing sponsorship opportunities
•
Commissioning market research
•
Managing and turning around a crisis situation