Also called: PIO, Government Spokesperson
Shares news from a government agency with the public and media, especially during emergencies.
PIOs write press releases, run agency social media, and stand in front of cameras during a wildfire or water main break. They translate complicated government info into plain language. Police and fire departments have their own PIOs too.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or public relations.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English.
Growing about average. Public relations specialists (approx.).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts press releases and posts; standing at the podium in an emergency and handling reporters stay human.
Classes: Journalism, Speech class, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3031.
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