Public Relations Managers

What they do

• Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
• Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
• Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
• Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
• Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.
• Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
• Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.