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Public Relations (PR) Internship

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Daily Placement tracking This position offers a daily stipend and school credit if required Requirements Requirements: * College student or recent graduate studying Communications, Public Relations ...

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Public Relations (PR) Internship

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Daily Placement tracking This position offers a daily stipend and school credit if required Requirements Requirements: * College student or recent graduate studying Communications, Public Relations ...

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Public Relations (PR) Internship

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Daily Placement tracking This position offers a daily stipend and school credit if required Requirements Requirements: * College student or recent graduate studying Communications, Public Relations ...

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Public Relations (PR) Internship

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Daily Placement tracking This position offers a daily stipend and school credit if required Requirements Requirements: * College student or recent graduate studying Communications, Public Relations ...

Margo Siegel PR

Summer 2020 Jewelry PR Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Company Description Please note this is an unpaid internship and therefore you must be able to receive school credit. We cannot accept interns for unpaid experience. Margo Siegel PR is a bi-coastal P ...

Margo Siegel PR

Summer 2020 Jewelry PR Intern

Manhattan, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

Company Description Please note this is an unpaid internship and therefore you must be able to receive school credit. We cannot accept interns for unpaid experience. Margo Siegel PR is a bi-coastal P ...

Margo Siegel PR

Fashion PR Intern Spring 2018

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

Company Description We are a bi-coastal PR Agency that specializes in jewelry and celebrity ... You must be able to work AT LEAST three full days per week and receive school credit. Additional ...

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Public Relations Coach

... the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native ... We're seeking an experienced public relations coach to work with students and professionals ...

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How much do school public relations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for school 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 school public relations?

School public relations refers to the strategies and activities used by schools or educational institutions to communicate with their stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the community. The goal is to build positive relationships, promote the school’s achievements, manage its reputation, and handle communication during emergencies or crises. School public relations professionals often manage media relations, social media, newsletters, and special events to ensure transparent and effective communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in school public relations, and why are they important?

To thrive in School Public Relations, you need expertise in communications, public relations, and media strategy, often supported by a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with social media management tools, content creation platforms, and crisis communication systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders make someone stand out in this role. These skills are vital for effectively promoting the school’s image, managing information flow, and fostering trust within the school community.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in school public relations, and how can they be addressed?

School public relations professionals often encounter the challenge of managing communication during crises or sensitive situations, such as emergencies or policy changes. Balancing transparency with confidentiality and ensuring accurate, timely information reaches students, parents, staff, and the community can be demanding. Proactively building relationships with local media, maintaining clear communication channels, and developing a crisis communication plan are key strategies for addressing these challenges. Regular collaboration with school administrators and faculty also helps ensure consistent messaging and fosters trust.

What is the difference between School Public Relations vs School Communications Coordinator?

AspectSchool Public RelationsSchool Communications Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's in Communications, Public Relations, or related fieldSimilar credentials, often with a focus on communications or journalism
Work EnvironmentSchool districts, educational institutions, public eventsSchool offices, media outlets, digital platforms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by school districts to manage public imageUsed by schools to coordinate internal and external communications
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving media relations and public imageCompared for roles focusing on day-to-day communication tasks

Both roles involve communication skills and work within educational settings, but School Public Relations typically emphasizes managing the school's public image and media relations, while School Communications Coordinator focuses on internal and external communication tasks, including digital content and messaging.

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Infographic showing various School Public Relations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,626 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Public Relations Coordinator (Full-Time)-Chaminade Julienne High School

Dayton, OH • On-site

Archdiocese of Cincinnati
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Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Chaminade Julienne High School 505 South Ludlow Street Dayton, Ohio 45402
(937) 461-3740
Posted: August 3, 2026
Public Relations Coordinator (Full-Time)
Position Description
Chaminade Julienne seeks a mission-driven individual who looks forward to immersing into the experience of CJ and connecting with the community's members and traditions - serving as the school's public relations coordinator. The coordinator reports to the director of marketing and communications and is responsible for promoting the school's mission (brand), major events and information services, and increasing public engagement. This will be accomplished by leading the production of and coordinating the regular distribution of CJ content via media releases and promotions, locally, regionally, and nationally.
Responsibilities include coordinating and executing PR campaigns; identifying and coordinating opportunities that garner school recognition in the local, regional and national communities; and identifying and setting up opportunities for school leaders to share their expertise to a broader community (media, organizations, businesses). Additionally, the coordinator will manage parent communications, the school's website and will partner with the assistant director to plan and execute strategic social media campaigns. =
The successful candidate will have a degree in communications, PR, or marketing with relevant experience in the world of communications and promotions, and will have strong skills in writing and in producing composed communications that includes text, photos, graphics and video. The coordinator will be proficient in the use of communications tools and social media, and have the ability to develop strong working relationships within the CJ community and with those externally who can help promote the mission of CJ. The successful candidate will have the willingness to understand the school's Catholic mission (school brand) as lived according to the traditions of the school's founding religious communities, The Marianists and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Duties include:
  • Plan and manage distribution of content/news releases to promote the mission of CJ through media, social media, partner organizations and CJ channels, locally and nationally;
  • Seek out opportunities for the school to garner recognition for its accomplishments and take ownership of the application process;
  • Create content for website, publications and social media (text, photographs, images, videos);
  • Manage content for CJ website including updates, news posts, employment opportunities, and the event calendar;
  • Create and send weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly e-newsletters; assist with other email marketing campaigns as needed;
  • Support brand management for the school;
  • Participate as a trusted member of the crisis/critical communications team.
  • Collaborate with departments to assist in event planning, registration and marketing for school-sponsored events including camps, reunions, athletic contests, receptions, outings and performances

BREAKDOWN
PR/Media relations
  • Build professional working relationships with CJ directors, teachers and staff to facilitate a good flow of communication;
  • Create working relationships with media representatives and partner organizations (ie, local and regional media, NCEA, Catholic Telegraph );
    • Create and submit news releases, presentations and/or speaking opportunities
    • Create/pitch suggestions;
  • Monitor news about Chaminade Julienne (ie, Google Alert and Analytics);
  • Pull monthly reports/reviews for CJ's website and social media to determine the success of recent content and make recommendations for improvement; and
  • Actively seek and lead efforts to submit nominations for award and recognition programs for the school and its members.

Writing/Photography/Video - Brand centric
  • Identify good news stories showcasing the vibrancy and impact of the school and generate 1-2 new feature-length articles (with photo) per week;
  • Identify impactful social media and video opportunities and execute strategic content creation and posting.
  • Create and distribute content for parents on a weekly basis; assist with content creation for newsletters for department newsletters: alumni, prospective parents, community;
  • Create PR campaigns that will both ask for input/feedback and inspire increased engagement and brand recognition in the region;
  • Manage and update content on the school's website; and
  • Contribute year-in-review copy/photos and other material as necessary for reports.

Content & Brand Management
  • Keep school website current with regular updates:
    • Community Update (stories);
    • Department pages (working with departments);
    • Forms and links as needed;
    • Web calendar items;
    • News alerts as needed; and
  • Assist in surveying social media and traditional media for school branding and mention.

School Events
  • Assist in the creation of event landing pages on the website;
  • Assist in the promotion of events through the website, social media, and traditional media; and
  • Provide day of event support, (hands-on help, communications-related set up/tear down, interviews/pictures/video), for signature events like:
    • President's Leadership Reception;
    • Open House;
    • Graduation; and
    • Reunion Weekend.

Crisis and Critical Communications - confidential situations
  • Contribute as a member of the crisis and critical communications team; and
  • Assist departments in the publishing of change of a scheduled event.

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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and CJ employment application to the attention of Colleen Hogan at [email protected]

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