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Public Affairs Manager

Marketing and Public Relations
Communications and Public Relations
Communications / Public Relations Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

At a Glance

Public Affairs Manager. Top skills: Leadership, Security Clearance, Blogs.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Public Relations Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$138,520/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+5.0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (15)

Blogs

4.9

Media Strategy

4.7

Health And Human Services

4.6

Change Management

4.5

Auditing

4.5

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

4.4

Fact Sheets

4.2

Media Relations

4.1

Medicare

4.0

Medicaid

4.0

Press Releases

3.8

Appeals

3.7

Human Services

3.5

Adjudication

3.5

Public Affairs

3.4

Common Skills (10)

Leadership

5.0

Coaching

4.8

Management

4.7

Mentorship

4.4

Business Acumen

4.3

Communication

4.2

Advising

3.9

Coordinating

3.9

Planning

3.7

Accountability

3.6

Certifications (1)

Security Clearance

4.9

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