Public Relations Specialist Career Research and Resources

WMC-TV

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - Memphis, TN

To shoot, edit, write, produce and front daily news stories for nightly newscasts.

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - Fort Worth, TX

Implemented communications strategies to increase exposure and build advocacy for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter – the largest defense program in history. Plan and coordinate communications, public relations and goodwill programs and events to promote and improve corporate image. Represent company at public events and interact with media. Compose internal and external communications to garner event interest an...

Avg. Salary: $60,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

GRAND Homes, Royce Builders, K. Hovnanian Homes

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - Grand Prairie, TX

Marketed and sold newly constructed homes while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Held full responsibility for meeting community sales goals and increasing market share in a highly competitive market. Negotiated contracts and serviced clients in the purchase and construction of a new home. Managed a database of prospective clients and sent targeted email and direct mail communications to hel...

Avg. Salary: $60,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Vought Aircraft

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - Dallas, TX

Organized meetings and events in support of business development milestones, major fundraising campaigns, and the employee service recognition program. Served as company liaison to community partners. Recruited, built and motivated volunteer teams. Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, built timelines, managed project budgets, and made presentations to executive management team. Organized event logistics and provided o...

Avg. Salary: $60,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

UC San Diego Recreation

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - La Jolla, CA

•Plan, develop and manage the overall equipment room operations for two separate campus facilities; consisting of the 180,000 square foot, 25,000-member RIMAC Arena and the 80,000 square foot, 12,000-member Main Gym •Buyer, responsible for a $43,000 annual program budget; used to purchase athletic equipment and fitness apparel for resale, equipment check-outs and overall inventory control •Create and deve...

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: 1.0 out of 5

Flight Action Sports

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - San Diego, CA

•Responsible for all aspects of league operations including team development, event staffing and league management. •Develop and implement all advertising campaigns including radio, online and print media buys reaching a target market of 3,500 households, resulting in 23 new team registrations during the Fall 2009 inaugural season. •Conduct all grassroots marketing and promotion efforts. •Responsible for the solicitati...

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: 3.0 out of 5

University of San Diego

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - San Diego, CA

•Assisted with facility maintenance. •Assisted with football sports information duties, including compiling statistics and player rosters. •Managed equipment rentals, maintenance and inventory. •Supervised, hired, trained and scheduled a staff of twenty-five.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

San Diego Chargers

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - San Diego, CA

•Wrote and distributed press releases and game notes. •Wrote feature articles for team website and publications. •Assisted with press conference coordination. •Distributed media credentials and assisted with game day media relations. •Compiled and distributed news clipping library. •Scheduled player and coaching staff interviews. •Assisted with community relations programs including supervision of player appeara...

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: 3.0 out of 5

La Jolla YMCA

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - La Jolla, CA

•Managed and scheduled coaches and referees for seven basketball leagues of 1,500 participants •Physical Education Instructor of sports and fitness theories to elementary school students •Supervised and coordinated a staff of five employees for youth sport enrichment programs.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: 1.0 out of 5

760 Media

Media & Communication - Public Relations Specialist - Rancho Santa Fe, CA

•Responsible for new business development. •Generated leads, cold-called potential clients, developed proposals and negotiated agreements. •Serviced accounts. •Ensured fulfillment of agreements and quality control of products.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: 2.0 out of 5