51勛圖厙

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Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Internships

Public relations field experience is required for students in the program, and internships are an exemplaryway to fulfill this requirement. Each internship opportunity further prepares you for life in the PR world and allows you to apply your knowledge and abilities, gain experience in specific industry roles, and make invaluable professional connections.

As a Public Relations BAstudent, you can start exploring internships once youve reached junior or senior status. You are also required to have at least a 3.0 GPA in the major and receive permission from the programs internship director.

Careers

As a graduate from our Public Relations program, you will be prepared to utilize your knowledge and skills to enter and excel in the field. From leading public relations efforts, managing campaigns or working with reporters, your degree will serve as a foundation for a successful, versatile career working for a variety of organizations and corporations. 

Graduates from our program are prepared for careers in areas such as

  • community relations,
  • content creation
  • corporate communication
  • corporate social responsibility,
  • crisis communication,
  • employee communication,
  • global communications,
  • influencer relations
  • internal communications,
  • investor relations,
  • issues management,
  • media relations,
  • political communications,
  • public affairs,
  • reputation management,
  • research analyst畝nd
  • social media manager.

Career Services

Kleins Career Services provides support and guidance for students exploring career opportunities. Some of the services provided by the Career Center include

  • assessments of your professional direction,

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  • support for job search strategies.

Kleins Career Center also hosts various events where students can prepare for their careers in a wide variety of ways, including

  • attending workshops that teach you how to optimize your r矇sum矇;

  • applying for internships and jobs with media and communication employers;

  • learning how to deliver an elevator speech and practice at networking events; and

  • meeting industry professionals and learning about different career paths.

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As a 51勛圖厙 student, you also can visit the universitys Career Center for support during your job or internship search. You can drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your r矇sum矇 and LinkedIn presence.

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Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for this degee/program may include the following examples.

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of April 16, 2026.