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An entry level PR specialist prepares and disseminates information regarding an organization through newspapers, periodicals, television and radio and other forms of media. This position may require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
The median expected salary for a typical entry level public relations specialist in the United States is $44,472. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
A college level communications instructor conducts college-level courses in the field of communication. Areas of instruction include journalism, public relations, public speaking, media studies, and cultural differences in communication. A communications instructor is responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, leading and moderating classroom discussions, and administering and grading examinations. This position requires a bachelor's or master's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. To be a tenured professor, however, you will need a doctorate and over 10 years of experience, but salaries are twice as high at that level.
The median expected salary for a typical instructor of communication in the United States is $42,289. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
An advertising account executive maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential advertising accounts. An advertising AE targets potential advertising clients and develops relationships in order to acquire new advertising accounts. This position may require a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area with a high volume of sales.
The median expected salary for a typical advertising account executive in the United States is $65,817. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
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A director of communications directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products and may conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. A communications director suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as counsels top management on effective communication strategies. This position requires a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience in the field.
The median expected salary for a typical communications director in the United States is $127,802. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
