What Can I Do With a Major In Public Relations?

UGA Specific Information for Public Relations

Public Relations (PR) is more than just press releases—it's about crafting compelling narratives, building relationships, and shaping public perception. As a PR major at the University of Georgia, you’ll develop skills in storytelling, media strategy, crisis communication, and digital marketing, preparing you for a dynamic career in a fast-evolving industry.

See also: Department of Advertising and Public Relations

A Public Relations degree from UGA opens doors to a diverse range of career paths across various industries. Here are some potential career areas and job titles you might pursue:

  • Public Relations Agencies:
    • Account Executive
    • Public Relations Specialist
    • Media Relations Manager
    • Digital Strategist
    • Social Media Manager
  • Corporate Communications:
    • Communications Manager
    • Public Affairs Specialist
    • Corporate Communications Associate
    • Internal Communications Specialist
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
  • Non-profit Organizations:
    • Communications Director
    • Public Information Officer
    • Development Officer
    • Advocacy Specialist
  • Government and Public Affairs:
    • Public Information Officer
    • Legislative Aide
    • Government Relations Specialist
    • Community Relations Manager
  • Marketing and Advertising:
    • Content Marketing Manager
    • Social Media Marketing Specialist
    • Brand Journalist
    • Integrated Marketing Communications Specialist
  • Digital and Social Media Focused Roles:
    • Social Media Strategist
    • Digital Communications Specialist
    • Influencer Marketing Manager
    • Community Manager
  • Specialized Fields:
    • Healthcare Communications Specialist
    • Technology PR Manager
    • Financial Communications Analyst
    • Entertainment Publicist

Note: Entry-level positions may vary, and career progression often leads to more senior and strategic roles.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW EMPLOYERS/POSITION TITLES and GRADUATE SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS REPORTED FOR THIS MAJOR

Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Public Relations*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network and/or connect with your Career Consultant

 

Students interested in Public Relations may also find related fields of study at UGA that complement their interests:

  • Advertising
  • Journalism
  • Entertainment and Media Studies
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Communication Studies
  • Sociology

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

A Public Relations major at UGA will empower you to develop a wide range of highly transferable and sought-after skills, including:

  • Strategic communication & media relations

  • Digital & social media management

  • Writing & editing for various audiences

  • Problem-solving & crisis management

  • Relationship-building & networking

  • Data analysis & reporting in PR campaigns

Additional Internship and Job Search Tips

  • For additional information on internships and job opportunities, look out for emails sent every Tuesday on the Grady Career Services Update listserv. If you are not on that listserv, sign up for the Grady job leads listserv here.
  • Follow @UGAGradyCareers on Twitter for timely job postings and career advice, run by the Grady College Office of Experiential Learning and the UGA Career Center Grady College Career Consultant.

Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
  • Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
  • Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

Employment Websites

GENERAL  

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR-SPECIFIC

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Public Relations Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
22squared, Inc. Assistant Account Executive
365 Degree Total Marketing Digital Media Strategist
American Airlines Flight Attendant
Ammunition Client Partnerships Coordinator
Aon Reinsurance Account Representative
APCO Project Assistant
ASW Distillery, LLC Marketing Associate
Babbit Bodner Communications Coordinator
Bank of America Assistant Vice President
Beyond Identity Sales Development Representative
BRAVE Public Relations Assistant Account Executive
bread & Butter Assistant Account Executive
Burson Assistant Account Executive
Carma Connected Account Coordinator
Carter's Assistant Merchant
Congressman Chuck Edwards Staff Assistant
Cookerly Public Relations Assistant Account Executive
Cox Enterprises Lead Internal Consultant
Coyne Public Relations Account Coordinator
Dominion Energy Associate Communications Specialist
Droese Public Relations Fall Intern
Edelman Account Associate
F&W Style Social Media Intern
Fab'rik Boutique Social Media Manager
Full Tilt Consulting Assistant Account Manager
Fundraising Inc. Operations Associate
Georgia College Advising Corps College & Career Adviser
Golden Isles Olive Oil Marketing and Event Coordinator
Guide Culture Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Gwinnett Stripers Corporate Partnerships Coordinator
Hunter Account Coordinator
Infinity Marketing Social Media Intern
Insight Global Recruiter
Insight Global Recruiter
Iris Account Executive Intern
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Communications Analyst
KCSA Strategic Communications Assistant Account Executive
Keith Hildebrandt Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Ketchum Consultant
KPMG Associate Innovation Consultant
Lanecreek Golf Club Food and Beverage Manager
LB Dantzler Account Representative
Lena Larose Marketing and Sales Manager
Lindsay Schwartz Consulting + Creative Brands and Accounts Specialist
Link Logistics Marketing Associate
Lou Hammond Group Account Coordinator
Lou Hammond Group Account Coordinator
Love.Craft Athens, Inc Communications Specialist
Marks Commercial Realty Real Estate Agent
Metro Atlanta Chamber Atlanta Sports Council - Community Relations Intern
Monkee's Franchising Marketing & E-commerce Assistant Manager
Moon Dance Shift Leader
MSL Group Assistant Account Executive
MSL Group Assistant Account Executive
MSL Group Assistant Account Executive
MSL Group Consumer Brands Fellow
MSL Group Consumer Brands Fellow
MSL Group Consumer Brands Fellow
National Journal Executive Assistant
NBCUniversal External Communications Coordinator
New Blue Interactive Account Coordinator
North Georgia Technical College High School Coordinator
OMD USA Digital Activation and Planning Associate
Optomi Associate Account Executive
Orsi Public Relations Junior Account Executive
Pinnacle Promotions Junior Account Manager
Rag & Bone Communications Assistant
Riverworks Inv. Corp Leasing Coordinator
Savannah Bananas Merchandise Coordinator
See.Spark.Go Account Coordinator
See.Spark.Go Social Media Project Coordinator
See.Spark.Go Social Media Project Coordinator
Self-employed Freelancer
Six String Southern Productions LLC Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator
Six String Southern Productions LLC Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator
Sloane & Company Corporate Communications Associate
Steampunk, Inc. Learning Experience Platform Administrator
Strike Magazine External Communications Associate
The Dana Agency Public Relations Account Coordinator
The Dana Agency Public Relations Account Coordinator
The Next Stop Digital Marketing Strategist
The Walt Disney Company Talent Development Intern
Town of Summerville Public Information Associate
Trevelino/Keller Assistant Account Executive
Tribe, Inc. Account Manager
United Airlines Marketing Strategist
United Distributors Sales Apprentice
United States Advanced Network Software Engineer
United States Air Force Air Force Officer
United States Government Communication Assistant
United States Senate Staff Assistant
Universal Destinations & Experiences Corporate Communications Senior Coordinator
University of Georgia Annual Giving Officer
University of Georgia Development Officer
University of Georgia Operations Manager
University of Georgia Digital Media Specialist
University of Georgia Temporary Staff Assistant
VUE Atlanta Marketing and Public Relations Intern
Waggin Law Junior Paralegal
Weber Shandwick Junior Associate
Weber Shandwick Public Relations Intern
Wheels, Inc. Internal Communications Specialist
Zagoria Law Firm Litigation Paralegal
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Public Relations Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Arizona State University Film and Media Studies, MAS
Athens Technical College Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate's
Case Western Reserve University Law, JD
Georgetown University Communication, Culture & Technology, MA
Mercer University Law, JD
University of Georgia Marketing Research, MMR
University of Georgia Public Relations, Master’s
University of Georgia Public Relations, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia College Student Affairs Admin, MEd
University of Georgia Integrated Advertising and Public Relations, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Georgia Journalism and Mass Comm, MA
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Law, JD
* denotes no responses received.

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