Entry-level positions for aspiring Public Relations Consultants
For entry-level PR positions at agencies, Nicole suggests considering "an account coordinator or a project coordinator type position," while in-house roles might offer "a PR specialist role." These options provide undergraduates with initial experience in the field.
Entry-Level Jobs, Public Relations, Account Coordination, Project Management, Communications
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Nicole Michel
Public Relations Consultant
A Global Medical Transportation Company
California State University Chico
N/A
Creative Writing, Journalism
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level roles in PR agencies include account coordinator or project coordinator.
2. In-house PR roles often start as a PR specialist.
3. Undergraduate students can find entry-level positions in public relations.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider with an agency?
Your entry-level roles might be an account coordinator or a project coordinator position. For an in-house PR role, it would probably be a PR specialist role.