Management Careers: Administrative Services Managers

Public Relations Managers and Specialists

Education and Certifications Public Relations Managers and Specialists Need

A public relations manager career or public relations specialist career begins with a earning a Bachelor of Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, or Business. Some employers specify a preference for candidates with a Master of Public Relations or Master of Journalism degree.

Public relations specialists usually receive on-the-job training, which may last from one month to one year. People initiating a public relations career typically begin with simple tasks and gradually, with experience, write news releases, speeches and carry out public relations programs.

Public relations managers may earn a professional certification, called the Accredited Business Communicator credential, through the Public Relations Society of America or through the International Association of Business Communicators.