By: Bailey Talaska
With the upcoming holiday season, it’s a good time to step back and think of the things in life you appreciate and are thankful for. Friends, family, and of course the public relations industry. Here are five reasons you should be thankful for PR.
1. Growing industry
Public relations is a growing industry as every company needs PR to help maintain their brand and reputation. For example, as social media is an expanding aspect of PR, there is a greater need for people who specialize in the area.
2. Broad degree
A degree in PR can get you a job in several industries, taking you anywhere you want to go. For instance, you can work at a PR firm where you create branding material for a variety of clients. You can also work in public affairs, for the government or a corporation.
3. No day is ever the same
A day in the PR world is never the same. Some days you may write press releases or take photos for a client. Other days you may conduct an interview or create promotional material. You never know what might come up, maybe there is a new product release or a crisis that you will have to deal with. Being able to have different tasks and do different things is exciting and keeps the work life interesting.
4. Work with companies you already love
Many of the companies you already love need people to do PR for them and you could be one of those people. Whether you’re doing social media for a makeup company like Maybelline or for a nonprofit such as United Way, all organizations need some PR. It’s great to be able to do work for a company you are already passionate about and it makes doing the work a lot easier. The possibilities are endless as all the companies you love and support need a PR person and it could be you.
5. Creative industry
The PR industry is full of creativity allowing you to be innovative in different ways. Your creativity can shine through promotional materials such as flyers and brochures, through social media posts or even website design. PR gives you numerous opportunities to express your imagination.
It’s rewarding to be a PR professional, what are some reasons you’re thankful for PR?