Public Relations Jobs

Public Relations jobs are open across corporate communications, agencies, nonprofits, government, and healthcare, from coordinator to vice president, with specializations in media relations, crisis communications, and digital PR. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles375+
Top stateNew York
Top employerHighwire
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Gila River Health Care
Assistant Director, Public Relations & Marketing
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Assistant Director, Public Relations & Marketing
Gila River Health Care
Sacaton, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in marketing
501-1,000

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Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Public Relations Supervisor - Huber Heights City Schools
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Public Relations Supervisor - Huber Heights City Schools
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Dayton, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$83k - $129k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
51-200

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Northrop Grumman
Sentinel Principal Public Relations Representative- Integrated Communication (19905)
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Sentinel Principal Public Relations Representative- Integrated Communication (19905)
Northrop Grumman
Roy, Utah
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$81k - $122k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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University of Tampa
Visiting Assistant Professor- Advertising and Public Relations
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University of Tampa
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Visiting Assistant Professor- Advertising and Public Relations
University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Saline County Library
Public Relations Manager
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Saline County Library
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Public Relations Manager
Saline County Library
Benton, Arkansas
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in marketing
11-50

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Public Relations Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Highwire
    Highwire22
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman9
  • Avenue Z
    Avenue Z7
  • FINN Partners
    FINN Partners5
  • 24 Seven Talent
    24 Seven Talent4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Marketing & Advertising

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in public relations jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience securing earned media placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
  • Strong written communication skills including press releases, pitches, and executive messaging
  • Proficiency with media monitoring and PR tools such as Cision, Meltwater, or MuckRack
  • Experience managing social media channels and integrating them with earned media campaigns
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers

Tips for Your Public Relations Job Search

Tailor your resume to the beat

Public relations hiring managers want to see the specific industries you've pitched to and the outlets you've landed coverage in. Replace vague phrases like 'media outreach' with named publications, beat reporters you've worked with, and the story angles that got picked up.

Build a clip portfolio before applying

Most public relations roles expect a portfolio of placements, not just a resume. Collect bylines, press mentions, and campaign coverage you drove, and organize them by industry or story type so reviewers can immediately see the kind of coverage you deliver.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists public relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by client vertical

Agency public relations roles are often tied to specific client verticals like tech, consumer goods, or healthcare. Targeting listings that name your strongest vertical signals fit from the first line of your cover letter and puts you ahead of generalist applicants.

Prepare story angles for your interview

Public relations interviews frequently include a pitch exercise or a media strategy question. Walk in with two or three story angles relevant to the employer's brand or a recent news moment in their industry, so you can demonstrate strategic thinking on the spot.

Negotiate using placement value, not just title

When discussing compensation, frame your leverage around the earned media value and outlet tier of coverage you've secured. Quantifying placements in major trade publications or top-tier consumer outlets gives you a concrete basis for salary conversations beyond years of experience.

Public Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most public relations professionals?

The companies hiring the most public relations professionals right now include Highwire, Northrop Grumman, and Avenue Z, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both in-house corporate teams and independent agencies are actively adding public relations staff across consumer, technology, and healthcare sectors.

How many public relations jobs are remote?

About 69% of public relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible communications disciplines. Digital PR, content-driven media relations, and social media-integrated roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while crisis communications and government affairs positions more often require an on-site presence.

How do you become a public relations professional?

Start with a degree in public relations, journalism, or communications, then build hands-on experience through internships at agencies or in-house communications teams. Develop a portfolio of real media placements, learn industry tools like Cision or Meltwater, and cultivate relationships with journalists in your target beat. Entry-level roles in agency account coordination or corporate communications are the most common starting points.

Can you get hired in public relations with little or no experience?

Yes, entry-level public relations roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, but you need proof of practical skills. Internship clips, college newspaper work, social media management for a student organization, or volunteer communications for a nonprofit all demonstrate that you can write a pitch and understand media targeting before your first full-time job.

What does the public relations interview process look like?

Public relations interviews typically start with a phone screen focused on your media contacts and past placements, followed by an in-person or video interview with a hiring manager or team lead. Many employers include a written exercise, such as drafting a press release or pitching a story angle for their brand. Final rounds often involve meeting senior leadership or presenting a short communications strategy.

Where can I find and apply to public relations jobs?

You can find and apply to public relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search roles by location, seniority, or specialty, find the listings that match what you're looking for, and apply directly to each one.

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