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Public Relations Specialists in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Public Relations Specialists on average make:
$60,320 ($29.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
99
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
decrease to 98.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
8 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Audience Coordinator, Brand Advocate, Communication Specialist, Communications Associate, Communications Coordinator, Communications Specialist, Community Relations Coordinator, Concert Promoter, Consumer Advocate, Content Marketing Specialist

Technology/Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools Used

Computer laser printers, Desktop computers, Laptop computers, Multi-line telephone systems, Personal computers, Photocopying equipment

Tasks

  • 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.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Initiative, Dependability, Persistence, Stress Tolerance, Adaptability/Flexibility, Cooperation, Achievement/Effort, Leadership

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