Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Media relations specialists are experienced public relations specialists who have a broad working knowledge of television, radio, print, and online journalism and skills in establishing a controlled, positive image in the media for a company, person, or organization. They are also referred to as communications consultants. Media relations specialists serve as the liaison between the company, person, or organization they represent and newspaper, magazine, broadcast, and online news editors and reporters. The number of people working in media relations and their locations falls within the same parameters as public relations specialists. There are approximately 270,000 public relations specialists employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Creative
Enterprising
Hands On
Career Ladder
Media Relations Manager or Executive
Media Relations Specialist
Public Relations Generalist or Journalist
Public Relations Intern
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