Also called: Communications Director, PR Director
Leads how an organization talks to the public, the press, and its own employees.
You decide how to announce your company's big news, prep the CEO for a TV interview, and lead the team that writes press releases and social statements.
Estimate based on BLS public relations managers data.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's in PR, communications, or journalism plus years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism.
Growing about average. BLS projects about average growth for PR managers.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts releases and statements fast, so PR teams get leaner; judgment about reputation and press relationships stays human.
Classes: English Language Arts, Journalism, Speech and debate, AP Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2032.
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