Public relations specialists held about 240,700 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most public relations specialists were as follows:
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
22%
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21
Educational services; state, local, and private
12
Healthcare and social assistance
7
State and local government, excluding education and hospitals
7
Public relations specialists usually work in offices, but they also deliver speeches, attend meetings and community activities, and occasionally travel.
Work Schedules
Most public relations specialists work full time during regular business hours. Long workdays are common, as is overtime.