Public Relations

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Public Relations

• What Is That?

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What is Public Relations?

• Intended to build and maintain positive
  relationships with the public.
• PR relations specialists handle organizational
  functions such as Media, Community, Consumer,
  Industry, and Governmental Relations just to name
  a few

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What does a PR Specialist do?

• Draft press releases
• Contact people in the media who might print or
  broadcast their material
• Plan events
• Arrange conduct programs
• Maintain contacts
• Research
• Prepare materials

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How can I be a PR specialist

• A college degree combined with PR experience
  (usually gained through an internship)

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Skills Needed

• Creativity
• Good judgment
• Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and
  simply
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and research
  skills are important