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Dietch PR

Fashion Public Relations Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Company Description Dietch PR, established in 2001, is a full service fashion and lifestyle public relations agency headquartered in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Specializing in editorial and ...

Dietch PR

Fashion Public Relations Intern

Los Angeles, CA

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Company Description Dietch PR, established in 2001, is a full service fashion and lifestyle public relations agency headquartered in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Specializing in editorial and ...

Zenfire PR

Public Relations Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

Company Description Zenfire PR has already begun to make strides towards its mid term goals of international expansion. Our prize winning service coupled with our multi billion dollar client base ...

Zenfire PR

Public Relations Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

Company Description Zenfire PR has already begun to make strides towards its mid term goals of international expansion. Our prize winning service coupled with our multi billion dollar client base ...

The FitShit Co. LLC

Public Relations - PR Intern

Boulder, CO

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

We are looking for an intern (~10-15 hours/week) to take over full responsibilities of our public relations outreach. You will be provided with detailed trainings to support your ability to execute ...

Reflex Media, Inc.

PR Coordinator

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$60K - $75K/yr

PR Coordinator Early-Career Operators Welcome to Apply Seeking.com | Full-Time, Exempt, Remote (US) | Reports to: Senior PR Manager About the Role Seeking.com is the world's largest premium dating ...

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How much do public relations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for public relations in the United States is $83,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Public Relations vs Marketing Coordinator?

AspectPublic RelationsMarketing Coordinator
Primary FocusManaging company reputation and media relationsPromoting products/services and sales campaigns
Required SkillsMedia communication, writing, crisis managementAdvertising, market research, campaign planning
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, PR agencies, corporate communicationsMarketing departments, advertising agencies
Common CertificationsPRSA, APR certificationDigital marketing certifications, Google Analytics

Public Relations and Marketing Coordinators often collaborate but focus on different goals. PR emphasizes reputation management and media relations, while Marketing Coordinators concentrate on promoting products and driving sales. Both roles require strong communication skills and may share some certifications, but their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly.

What is public relations?

Public relations (PR) is the practice of managing and shaping the public image and reputation of an individual, company, or organization. PR professionals use various communication strategies to build positive relationships with the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Their work often involves writing press releases, organizing events, handling crisis communications, and monitoring public opinion. The goal of public relations is to generate positive publicity and maintain a favorable public perception.

What are some common challenges faced by Public Relations professionals, and how can they be managed effectively?

Public Relations professionals often encounter challenges such as managing crisis communications, balancing multiple client or stakeholder expectations, and staying ahead of rapidly evolving media landscapes. To manage these effectively, strong organizational skills, adaptability, and clear communication are essential. Building solid relationships with media contacts and proactively developing crisis response plans can help PR professionals navigate high-pressure situations and maintain a positive public image for their organization or clients.

What Is Public Relations?

Public relations, as the name implies, is anything having to do with a company’s or individual’s public facing image or brand. PR can relate to publicity in writing, print, social media, or other platforms. In today’s world, information moves very quickly, so most larger companies have a PR person or department to handle day to day branding and messaging, as well as special events and crisis response.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Public Relations professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Public Relations professional, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, media relations expertise, and typically a degree in communications, PR, or a related field. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, press release distribution platforms, and social media management systems is usually expected. Creativity, adaptability, and relationship-building are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for crafting effective messages, managing brand reputation, and fostering positive stakeholder engagement.
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Infographic showing various Public Relations job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $83,626 per year, or $40.2 per hour.
PR and Media Relations Coordinator

PR and Media Relations Coordinator

Fishman PR

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

 

SEEKING AGENCY PR/MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER 

WHY FISHMAN PR?

When you join the Fishman PR team, you're not just working at another PR firm - you're becoming a part of the nation's powerful franchising industry. Because of our over 30-year history representing some of North America's largest, well-established restaurant, retail, fitness & wellness and home services franchised brands, Fishman PR has been ranked the #1 PR Agency in franchising for seven consecutive years!

Our mission goes beyond securing placements. Our staff makes a real difference every day through generating earned coverage and creating content that not only inspires entrepreneurs to open their own businesses, but supports the success of those small business owners (franchisees).

BENEFITS

  • Flexible Work Schedule – We are located in a contemporary office in the heart of River North. Currently, we're working two days in office and the rest work from home.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K Match
  • Competitive Salary
  • PTO (5 days on the day you start)
  • Vacation days (10 accrued after 6 months)
  • Social activities – We love how our social activities for our staff and frequent agency summits help optimize professional development, improve team cohesiveness and boost collaboration opportunities.
  • Candidate Referral Incentive – Employees receive a financial bonus for bringing us quality job candidates that get hired.

JOB DETAILS

  • Variety of PR tasks - A mix of traditional media relations and influencer outreach, writing of pitches press releases & blog pieces, brainstorming client strategies with the team, assisting with client presentations, etc.
  • Client contact/client relations – The potential to lead accounts is in the cards for confident, empathetic communicators
  • Team collaboration – Our employees love meaningful, creative work and thrive in a collaborative team environment

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Must be an effective, confident communicator – Willing to speak up at meetings (client or internal team meetings), ability to hold their own in conversations with all kinds of media
  • Must possess extremely proficient writing skills and have a firm grasp of AP style and blog writing
  • Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events and be creative to come up with “create the news” ideas for clients to break through the clutter.
  • Must understand various social media channels and how they are utilized for PR
  • Must have the willingness and ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute innovative approaches
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
  • Some agency setting related experience and/or training preferred

**A Cover Letter along with Resume is encouraged.

**Fishman PR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

 

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