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Public Relations Officer

Public relations officers manage how the public sees their organization. They write news stories, talk to journalists, organize events, and handle media inquiries. They make sure their organization's message gets out clearly and builds trust with the people who matter most - customers, employees, journalists, and the general public.

Public Relations Officer

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Communications and Media

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR35%moving to60%
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Public Relations OfficerIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the execution of PR campaigns, support senior staff in media outreach, and gain hands-on experience in writing and research.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Public Relations OfficerAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, managing specific campaigns, building media relationships, and contributing to strategic planning.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Public Relations ManagerIn a senior role, you will lead PR strategies, oversee a team, and be responsible for high-level stakeholder engagement and crisis management.£55,000+

The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Fashion ManagementRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓English and Film StudiesRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Fashion Marketing and JournalismQahe (Lm) Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Broadcast and Multimedia JournalismThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Business Management and Film & Visual CultureLiverpool Hope University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Film and TheatreQueen Mary University of London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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