Public relations (PR) officers manage an organisation's public image and reputation. On a day to day basis they may plan PR campaigns and strategies based on research, monitor and react to the public and media's opinion of your client or employer, write and edit press releases, speeches, newsletters, leaflets, brochures and websites, create content on social media and respond quickly to user comments, arrange and attend events like press launches, news conferences, exhibitions and open days, develop good working relationships with the media to promote your clients, arrange photo-shoots and production of promotional videos, speak on behalf of clients at presentations, conferences or radio and TV interviews and much more. 

The main routes to get into this role are:

• A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas. 

• An apprenticeship-  there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in gaining a career in public relations.

• A college course- there are different diplomas that you could undertake to become a PR officer. 

• A specialist training course- You can do professional qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. These can be done online or at a training centre.

You'll usually need two-three a levels to undertake a relevant degree to PR. You are able to gain a degree in any sort of relevant area of interest. Public relations roles are open to graduates of most subjects, though you could study for a more specialist degree or postgraduate award recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Courses include:

• Public Relations

• Marketing Communications with PR

• Public Relations and Corporate Communications

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You can work towards this role by doing a public relations assistant higher apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship. This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship.

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