Public Relations Manager Jobs

Public Relations Manager jobs are open across corporate communications, agencies, nonprofits, healthcare, and technology, from coordinator-level to director, with specializations in media relations, crisis communications, and executive communications. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles350+
Top stateNew York
Top employerHighwire
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type40% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Public Relations Assistant
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Public Relations Assistant
One new creation
Nashville, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management

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SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY
Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs
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Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs
SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY
San Jose, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$199k - $243k/yr
201-500

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Gensler
Public Relations Manager
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Public Relations Manager
Gensler
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
$105k - $125k/yr
Military encouraged
5,001-10,000

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Virginia Employment Commission
Public Relations & Marketing Specialist Sr. (Henrico)
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Virginia Employment Commission
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Public Relations & Marketing Specialist Sr. (Henrico)
Virginia Employment Commission
Henrico County, VA
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Military encouraged
501-1,000

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Cook Medical
Public Relations & Communications Specialist III
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Cook Medical
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Public Relations & Communications Specialist III
Cook Medical
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Social Media Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Public Relations Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Highwire
    Highwire17
  • FINN Partners
    FINN Partners4
  • VSC
    VSC3
  • Covista
    Covista3
  • Havas
    Havas3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education12
  • Technology & Software11
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Law & Legal Services5
  • Retail4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in public relations manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
  • 5 or more years of public relations or corporate communications experience
  • Demonstrated experience pitching and securing earned media coverage
  • Proficiency with media monitoring and distribution platforms such as Cision or Meltwater
  • Experience managing agency relationships or cross-functional communications teams
  • Familiarity with crisis communications protocols and executive messaging

Tips for Your Public Relations Manager Job Search

Quantify campaigns instead of describing them

Your resume should show earned media results in concrete terms: coverage placements secured, share of voice gained, or press release pickup rates. Hiring managers for public relations manager roles compare candidates on outcomes, not activity, so every bullet needs a measurable result attached.

Build a clips portfolio before applying

Assemble a short portfolio of press releases, pitch letters, and earned coverage you drove. Even candidates with years of experience lose interviews because they can't produce writing samples quickly. Keep a shareable folder updated so you can attach it to any application within minutes.

Filter openings by reporting structure

Public relations manager roles vary widely depending on whether you report to a CMO, CCO, or an agency account director. Read each job description carefully to identify who you'd work under, since that determines your autonomy, client exposure, and growth path more than the title does.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare crisis scenarios for interviews

Most public relations manager interviews include a situational question about handling a reputational crisis or negative press cycle. Prepare two or three real examples where you managed stakeholder messaging under pressure, including what you said, to whom, and how the coverage shifted.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Before you accept, clarify whether the role includes agency oversight, budget authority, and executive access. Public relations manager titles cover very different scopes at different organizations, and misaligned expectations around media spend or spokesperson access are the most common reason new hires leave within a year.

Public Relations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most public relations managers?

The companies hiring the most public relations managers right now include Highwire, FINN Partners, and VSC, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Industries with the highest concentration of openings tend to include technology, healthcare, and consumer brands.

How many public relations manager jobs are remote?

About 60% of public relations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a role that can often be performed without a daily on-site presence. Sub-specializations such as digital PR, content communications, and analyst relations tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings.

How do you become a public relations manager?

Most public relations managers start in coordinator or specialist roles at an agency or in-house communications team, building a portfolio of media placements and press materials over several years. Progressing into management typically requires demonstrating you can lead a campaign independently, manage junior staff or agency partners, and advise senior stakeholders on messaging strategy.

Can you get hired as a public relations manager without much experience?

Breaking into a public relations manager role with limited experience is difficult but possible if you can show evidence of real communications work. Freelance PR projects, campus communications roles, nonprofit press work, or a strong portfolio of writing samples can substitute for traditional agency or corporate experience when applying to smaller organizations or startups.

What does the public relations manager interview process look like?

Interviews for public relations manager roles typically begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and media relationships, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deep on campaign examples and crisis scenarios. Many employers add a written exercise, such as drafting a press release or pitching a story angle, before a final round with communications leadership or the CMO.

Where can I find and apply to public relations manager jobs?

You can find and apply to public relations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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