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Marketing Job Title: Public Relations Director

Job Description: A Public Relation Director develops and implements their company's overall strategic public relations programs. Programs may often include media relations, community relations, internal communications and investor relations. Directors usually report to a vice president and/or executive, and often have fiscal planning and budget management responsibilities.

Average Salary: Average salary is $104,837. It's reported that more than 50% of Public Relation Directors earn between $92,668 and $125,235.

Education/Experience Requirements: A Bachelors degree with at least 7 years of field experience.

Personality Synopsis: Common traits of a Public Relations Director include strong communication skills, articulate clearly both with the written and spoken word, are able to understand a variety of people, are confident, team leaders, and quick learners. They are also persuasive and quick thinkers.

Other Job Titles Used: PR Director

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