26
/100

SOC 11-2032

Public Relations Managers

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 1.5%

Risk Score

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26/100

Moderate

US Employment

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76,060

Total workers

Median Wage

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$139K

$79K โ€“ $0

Projected Growth

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+5%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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86/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Public Relations Managers face a risk score of 26/100 โ€” 18 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $139K ($92K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of just 26/100, Public Relations Managers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like conflict resolution and mediation across departments and strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 76,060 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.

Will AI Replace Public Relations Managers?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions

2

Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy

3

AI-driven workforce planning and scheduling

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Conflict resolution and mediation across departments

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Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets

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Building organizational culture and employee engagement

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Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics

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Inspiring and leading teams through organizational change

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.

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Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.

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Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.

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Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.

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Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Document management software

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Video creation and editing software

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Graphics or photo imaging software

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Desktop publishing software

โ€ข

Web page creation and editing software

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$139K
+$92K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score26/100
-18

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure86/100
+48

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth5.0%
+1.3%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers16$145K80%
Architectural and Engineering Managers23$168K81%
Fundraising Managers24$123K84%