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PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERS
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Occupation Description:
 
  Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
  • Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
  • Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
  • Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
  • Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.
  • Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
  • Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $151,229.00 $72.71 $42.31 $50.69 - $84.76
Bridgeport/Stamford $166,615.00 $80.10 $46.69 $54.08 - $102.22
Danbury $149,888.00 $72.06 $51.77 $59.02 - $78.00
Hartford $149,867.00 $72.05 $43.94 $51.55 - $82.22
New Haven $140,433.00 $67.52 $35.03 $39.25 - $84.03
New London/Norwich $131,225.00 $63.09 $38.21 $40.30 - $75.59
Waterbury $104,183.00 $50.09 $28.20 $31.00 - $72.29
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 940 1,020 0% 73
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
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