Careers in Public Relations
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 8 to 11 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.” The BLS notes that businesses and nonprofits alike need to build relationships and maintain their public image, particularly as social media evolves.
What jobs Public Relations Majors get:
- Senior eCommerce Marketing Specialist
- Industry Relations Representative
- Head of Communications
- Account Manager
- CX Strategy Consultant
- Social Media Manager
- Medical Communication Specialist
- Media Relations Manager
- Brand Ambassador
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Senior Director of Crisis Communications
- Director of Integrated Media
- Publicist
- Strategic Communications Coordinator
- Product Marketing Manager
- Journalist
- Event Planner
- Communication Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Content Creator
- Press Agent
Where Carthage Public Relations Majors Go:
Many alumni work as independent PR specialists, while others have gone on to hold positions with employers such as:
- Southwest Airlines
- Snap-on Inc.
- Jockey International
- Ford Performance
- Federal Reserve System
- Boston Red Sox
- Octagon
- Edelman
- Marcus Center of Performing Arts
- Chicago Fringe Festival
- Six Flags Great America
- Mueller Communications
- Universal Music Group
- Discover Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Cannella Media
- The Gratzi
- Uline
See where Carthage graduates are working and hear about their experiences