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Create and maintain a positive public image for clients. Shape how individuals, groups, or organizations are presented to the public, and may write or select the material released to various communications media. Some specialize in social media.
$48,000
Lower reported wage
$69,780
Median
$129,480
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Direct match. Median $69,780; 1.8% growth. 314,500 jobs; ~23,000 openings/year.
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A related writing and media route; add public-relations projects and audience strategy. [1]
Write public messages, maintain media relationships, and help organizations communicate with audiences. [1]
Specialists work in organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and government communication teams. [1]
Usually full time; events and urgent communication needs may extend the day. [1]
Public visibility, tight deadlines, and changing messages require careful judgment and responsiveness. [1]
Experience can support senior specialist or public-relations management roles. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.
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