Employers
Employment opportunities exist with large or midsized corporations whose needs warrant a public relations department. Many major corporations are located in large cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, Seattle, Atlanta, and Chicago, but opportunities are available throughout the United States. Prospective employers come from a variety of industries—from computer manufacturers to retail conglomerates to banking giants.
Freelance work can be found with smaller companies that may contract public relations specialists on a project-by-project basis.
Starting Out
Entry-level work is usually found as an assistant within public relations departments at corporations and other organizations. As an assistant you may be asked to help with travel arrangements, organize awards for a corporate-sponsored sporting event, send out company holiday greeting cards, or prepare media kits and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
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