Public Relations: A Growth Industry

Good news for PR professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics: between 2008 and 2018, employment of public relations specialists is expected to grow 24 percent … much faster than the average for all occupations.

The increasingly competitive and global business environment will spur demand for PR pros, particularly those with specialized knowledge, international experience or fluency in additional languages. The rise of social media is also expected to foster employment growth for PR practitioners.

The competition for entry-level public relations jobs will likely remain fierce, as the number of qualified applicants is expected to exceed the number of job openings.