Communications & Public Relations

Step into the world where messaging is magic and your words can move mountains (or at least social media feeds). Whether you’re managing a crisis, crafting the perfect press release, or plotting an influencer campaign, this field demands creativity, savvy, and a talent for reading the room—or the algorithm.

110,802$

Average Salary

5%

Annual Sector Growth

27,600

Job offer

46,592

Companies

Industry Trends

  1. AI integration surges – Around 75% of PR professionals are now using AI tools for content creation, media tracking, and campaign metrics, up from just 28% in 2023  .

  2. Shift to strategic consultancy – PR firms are evolving into broader strategic advisors, offering crisis management, ESG communications, and stakeholder strategy beyond traditional media relations  .

  3. Digital-first and influencer-driven campaigns – 63.8% of PR campaigns now involve influencer collaboration  .

  4. Rapid market expansion – The U.S. PR services industry is expanding quickly, expected to reach $15.94B in 2025, growing to $22.37B by 2030  .

  5. Agency consolidation and staffing shifts – Firms like Burson (merging BCW and Hill & Knowlton), Edelman, and APCO are growing and consolidating to adapt to dynamic client needs  .

Required Skills

  • AI-driven content creation & analytics

  • Crisis and stakeholder communications

  • Influencer & digital campaign management

  • Strategic consultancy, including ESG and internal comms

  • Media monitoring and multichannel storytelling

Resume Samples

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