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Working As A Public Relations Coordinator

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$41,761
Average Salary

What Does A Public Relations Coordinator Do At Marriott

* Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally.
* Develop marketing materials and assemble information packages (e.g., brochures, promotional materials, maps) for promotional events, property tours, and conferences.
* Prepare or edit letters, invitations, monthly and quarterly press reports, and news releases, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
* Make updates to property website and monitor website for accuracy on a weekly basis.
* Handle magazine photo shoots on property.
* When public relations director is not available, response to all daily general media inquiries or refer to an appropriate spokesperson.
* Help to monitor media coverage and other external factors to identify potential or actual problem areas and opportunities.
* Support media relations outreach efforts and other activities to bolster the property's reputation and image in the community.
* Coordinate on-property visits from media, including reservations, amenities, special requests, and dining.
* File and update press database, digital library, and press clippings.
* Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
* Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
* Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
* Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats.
* Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
* Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
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What Does A Public Relations Coordinator Do At Lenovo

* Day-to-day management of our product review programs:
* Manage product orders and tracking
* Inventory management and tracking
* Shipping and returns of devices
* Media outreach and coordination
* Manage media questions and share feedback
* Media Relations:
* Monitor news and trends to inform media strategy development
* Develop creative story angles
* Develop editorial calendar
* Create and manage customized media lists
* Build a network of media relationships
* Material development: pitch development, briefing books and internal presentations
* Media outreach & coordination
* Distribute news stories internally
* Compile program recaps and updates
* Event Coordination:
* Research
* Logistical coordination and execution
* Staff events and engage with media

What Does A Public Relations Coordinator Do At Youth Villages

* include the following.
* Other duties may be assigned.
* Assists the Director of Marketing & Communications with the development and implementation of comprehensive, strategic traditional and digital public relations plans for Youth Villages and its various services, programs and events.
* Conducts strategic media relations in key markets to support overall organizational and departmental objectives; works with the news media both proactively and reactively.
* Is on call 24/7 for journalists and crisis situations.
* Stays apprised of situations in key markets, ensuring PR is conducted accurately, timely, within budget parameters and in a way that supports operational goals.
* Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of PR strategies and tactics, and reports on status of plans and results of work.
* Stays apprised of issues affecting the organization, including competitor work.
* Conducts media training, and coaches and prepares staff for news media interviews.
* Creates media and communications materials such as news releases, news advisories, fact sheets, talking points, speaking points, press kits, etc.
* Is responsible for ensuring all materials are current and easily accessible to media in media center.
* Conducts planning/execution of PR strategy for campaigns, programs and events, such as news conferences, training classes, ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, and fundraisers (including Soup Sunday, YV5K, Dodge This, etc.).
* Ability to interview families and young people and write stories for various uses.
* Must have the be ability to work collaboratively across various teams and departments to ensure integration and sharing of information.
* Skilled writer with the ability as needed to write copy, including: PSAs, speeches, scripts, news releases and marketing communications materials at the request of manager or director; assists with editing and proofreading upon request; follows AP Style.
* Works closely with digital strategy, as well as other YV departments and outside vendors as necessary, to ensure all programs and projects are successful, accurate and timely.
* Supports crisis communications as necessary alongside director of marketing and communications and the PR manager.
* Monitors Youth Villages coverage in the news media including digital, preparing monthly reports
* Performs additional duties at the request of the director of marketing and communications or director of digital strategy or the director of the department.
* Qualifications

What Does A Public Relations Coordinator Do At University of Pittsburgh

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How To Become A Public Relations Coordinator

Public relations specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree. Employers prefer candidates who have studied public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business.

Education

Public relations specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business. Through such programs, students produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to prospective employers.

Training

Entry-level workers typically begin by maintaining files of material about an organization’s activities, skimming and retaining relevant media articles, and assembling information for speeches and pamphlets. After gaining experience, public relations specialists begin to write news releases, speeches, articles for publication, or carry out public relations programs.

Other Experience

Internships at public relations firms or in the public relations departments of other businesses can be helpful in getting a job as a public relations specialist.

Some employers prefer candidates that have experience communicating with others through a school newspaper or a leadership position in school or in their community.

Important Qualities

Interpersonal skills. Public relations specialists deal with the public and the media regularly; therefore, they must be open and friendly to maintain a favorable image for their organization.

Organizational skills. Public relations specialists are often in charge of managing several events at the same time, requiring superior organizational skills.

Problem-solving skills. Public relations specialists sometimes must explain how a company or client is handling sensitive issues. They must use good judgment in what they report and how they report it.

Speaking skills. Public relations specialists regularly speak on behalf of their organization. When doing so, they must be able to clearly explain the organization’s position.

Writing skills. Public relations specialists must be able to write well-organized and clear press releases and speeches. They must be able to grasp the key messages they want to get across and write them in a short, succinct way to get the attention of busy readers or listeners.

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Public Relations Coordinator Career Paths

Public Relations Coordinator

Account Executive Office Manager Marketing Coordinator

Associate Marketing Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Public Relations Manager Marketing Manager Marketing Director

Director Of Communications And Marketing

9 Yearsyrs

Communications Director Marketing Director

Director Of Digital Marketing

10 Yearsyrs

Marketing Specialist Event Manager

Director Of Marketing And Events

5 Yearsyrs

Account Manager Senior Account Executive Public Relations

Director Of Publications Marketing

6 Yearsyrs

Account Executive Senior Account Executive Public Relations

Director, Corporate Communications

10 Yearsyrs

Communications Specialist Marketing Specialist Event Manager

Events Marketing Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Communications Specialist Account Manager Marketing Consultant

Head Of Marketing

6 Yearsyrs

Account Manager Account Executive Public Relations

Manager Of Corporate Communications

8 Yearsyrs

Public Relations Office Manager Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Communications Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Marketing Coordinator Marketing Manager

Marketing Director

7 Yearsyrs

Communications Coordinator Program Manager Marketing Consultant

Marketing Lead

6 Yearsyrs

Marketing Coordinator Marketing Specialist

Marketing Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Marketing Manager Writer And Editor Marketing Specialist

Marketing Program Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Communications Director Marketing Consultant

Marketing Strategist

6 Yearsyrs

Marketing Director Search Engine Optimizer

Online Marketing Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Marketing Director Writer And Editor Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Public Relations Communications Manager Marketing Manager

Regional Marketing Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Public Relations Manager Communications Manager Marketing Manager

Senior Manager Of Marketing

9 Yearsyrs

Marketing Manager Marketing Director

Vice President Of Marketing & Communications

12 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Public Relations/Communications Manager 3.6 years
Director Of Marketing And Public Relations 3.4 years
Director Of Publications Marketing 3.2 years
Publication Director 3.1 years
Marketing & Public Relations Manager 2.9 years
Public Relations Manager 2.8 years
Public Relations Consultant 2.7 years
Public Relations Director 2.7 years
Public Relations 2.6 years
Media Relations Manager 2.6 years
Public Relations Specialist 2.5 years
Communications Coordinator 2.3 years
Publicist 2.3 years
Publications Coordinator 2.3 years
Marketing Communications Coordinator 2.3 years
Public Relations Representative 2.2 years
Public Relations Account Executive 2.1 years
Marketing Communications Assistant 2.0 years
Public Relations Coordinator 2.0 years
Public Relations Officer 2.0 years
Communications Associate 1.9 years
Public Relations Associate 1.7 years
Social Media And Public Relations 1.5 years
Public Relations Assistant 1.5 years
Marketing Coordinator Internship 0.7 years
Public Relations Internship 0.5 years
Marketing & Public Relations Internship 0.4 years

Top Careers Before Public Relations Coordinator

Public Relations Internship 14.8%
Internship 13.0%
Marketing Internship 7.0%
Administrative Assistant 6.8%
Sales Associate 5.7%
Public Relations 5.7%
Public Relations Assistant 5.1%
Marketing Coordinator 4.9%
Account Executive 4.1%
Communications Internship 3.6%
Reporter 3.4%
Marketing Assistant 3.4%
Marketing & Public Relations Internship 3.2%
Customer Service Representative 3.1%
Office Manager 3.0%
Assistant Manager 2.8%
Volunteer 2.8%
Office Assistant 2.7%
Event Coordinator 2.4%
Sales Representative 2.3%

Top Careers After Public Relations Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator Demographics

Gender

Female
73.6%
Male
24.0%
Unknown
2.4%

Ethnicity

White
78.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.9%
Asian
7.8%
Unknown
2.2%
Black or African American
0.8%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
51.6%
French
12.0%
Italian
5.2%
Chinese
5.2%
Mandarin
4.5%
German
3.6%
Portuguese
3.2%
Arabic
2.7%
Hindi
1.4%
Korean
1.4%
Russian
1.4%
Japanese
1.4%
Urdu
1.1%
Turkish
0.9%
Gujarati
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Cantonese
0.7%
Greek
0.7%
Hebrew
0.7%
Polish
0.7%

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Public Relations Coordinator Education

Schools

Florida State University
7.6%
University of Phoenix
7.6%
Temple University
6.3%
University of Central Florida
5.9%
Pennsylvania State University
5.7%
Michigan State University
5.4%
Fashion Institute of Technology
5.2%
Rowan University
5.0%
New York University
4.8%
University of Alabama
4.6%
DePaul University
4.6%
Virginia Commonwealth University
4.4%
University of Iowa
4.4%
University of Arizona
4.4%
Arizona State University
4.1%
University of Missouri - Columbia
4.1%
University of Miami
4.1%
University of South Florida
3.9%
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
3.9%
Illinois State University
3.9%

Majors

Communication 23.6%
Public Relations 16.3%
Business 11.6%
Marketing 9.3%
Journalism 8.2%
English 5.1%
Psychology 3.1%
Political Science 2.9%
Management 2.8%
Journalism And Mass Communications 2.5%
Business Communications 2.2%
Agricultural Public Services 1.7%
Writing 1.7%
Education 1.6%
Graphic Design 1.4%
Specialized Sales And Merchandising 1.3%
Advertising 1.3%
Fine Arts 1.2%
Kinesiology 1.2%
Public Administration 1.2%

Degrees

Bachelors
60.4%
Masters
21.2%
Other
11.0%
Certificate
3.1%
Associate
2.6%
Doctorate
1.2%
Diploma
0.4%
License
0.1%

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Real Public Relations Coordinator Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Public Relation/Client Coordinator	Merit Diamond Corporation	Hollywood, FL	Aug 19, 2014	$97,000 - $98,000
Public Relations Coordinator	F&O Melrose Inc. Fig & Olive	West Hollywood, CA	Sep 30, 2013	$90,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Fig & Olive Thirteen Street LLC	West Hollywood, CA	May 20, 2013	$90,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Creative Global Investment, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	May 06, 2015	$90,000
Public Relations Coordinator	One Big Switch LLC	New York, NY	Apr 01, 2016	$80,000
Public Relations Events Coordinator	Blue Hill at Stone Barns, LLC	Hillsdale, NY	Jun 26, 2015	$75,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Success New York Inc.	NY	Jan 15, 2014	$71,542
Public Relations Coordinator	Highgate Hotels L.P.	New York, NY	Jun 09, 2015	$71,302
Program & Public Relations Coordinator	Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives	New York, NY	Jan 01, 2014	$67,500
Public Relations and Marketing Senior Coordinator	Union Square Hospitality Group	New York, NY	Sep 23, 2013	$63,130
Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator	Medical Imaging Center of Southern California, Inc.	Santa Monica, CA	Sep 18, 2015	$60,000
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator	Gant USA Corporation	New York, NY	Aug 04, 2014	$60,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Autumn Pr LLC	New York, NY	Feb 23, 2015	$60,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Otis McAllister, Inc.	San Francisco, CA	Aug 25, 2015	$48,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Text 100 LLC	San Francisco, CA	Aug 16, 2015	$47,350 - $57,350
Public Relations Coordinator	Bochic Inc.	New York, NY	Dec 16, 2013	$46,582
Public Relations Coordinator	The Toppins Law Firm P.C.	Houston, TX	Aug 23, 2014	$45,760
Public Relations Coordinator	Healey International Relief Foundation	Lumberton, NJ	Feb 15, 2015	$45,000 - $60,000
Public Relations Coordinator	Hearst Communications Inc.-Hearst Magazines Divisi	New York, NY	Jan 09, 2014	$44,880
Public Relations Coordinator	True World Foods San Francisco LLC	San Leandro, CA	Sep 12, 2013	$42,786
Business Development/Public Relations Coordinator	Red Alchemy LLC	Berkeley, CA	Oct 01, 2013	$42,786
Public Relations Coordinator	Flushing Grand Hotel	NY	Aug 25, 2013	$41,510
Public Relations Coordinator	Success New York Inc.	Yonkers, NY	Oct 01, 2013	$41,510
Public Relations Coordinator	Success New York Inc.	Yonkers, NY	Sep 01, 2013	$41,510
Public Relations Coordinator	Korin Japanese Trading Corp.	New York, NY	Sep 10, 2013	$41,371
Public Relations Coordinator	HAKS Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors, P.C	New York, NY	Sep 21, 2013	$41,371
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator	Thoughtful Media Group, Inc.	CA	Feb 09, 2016	$40,750
Public Relations Coordinator	Perkas, Inc.	Miami, FL	Sep 01, 2015	$40,697
Public Relations Coordinator	Law Offices of Jean D. Chen	San Jose, CA	Jan 05, 2015	$40,581

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Top Skills for A Public Relations Coordinator

Top Public Relations Coordinator Skills

Press Releases
Company Website
Facebook

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Produced and distributed external communication, including press releases, pitches, press kits and news.
Created and maintained updates on social media sites and the company website.
Maintained and updated website, Facebook and Google accounts and blog.
Posted information on the city's Twitter and Facebook accounts, as well as on the FlashAlert website.
Coordinated and managed press coverage for grand openings and special events.