Public Relations Officer

A Public Relations Officer manages public opinion of businesses, organisations or individuals. You might foster positive attitudes toward a brand and manage any problematic issues that arise. Public Relations Officers hold events, prepare media releases and develop publicity campaigns. You might also conduct surveys or research to test public opinion.

Public Relations Officers should have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with stakeholders from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you have strong interpersonal skills and good problem solving abilities. Public Relations Officers should be highly organised and be good at multitasking.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $76,960
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a public relations officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Online
12 months
$4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist + 80 more
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
+ 73 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant + 73 more

Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Media and Communication

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,579
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Communication and Media

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22524VIC

Diploma of Business (Public Relations)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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