Cindy Brewer of LEO Events, which manages corporate events, stands in front of a class and behind a wooden podium, with a screen to the right side of the photo that says "What is an RFP?"

Welcome to the Public Relations Community

At its core, public relations is about influencing, engaging, and building a relationship with key stakeholders across numerous platforms in order to shape and frame the public perception of an organization.

Work for an agency, media entity, business, government, nonprofit, or educational institution. Common disciplines/functions include:

  • Corporate communications
  • Crisis communications
  • Internal Communications
  • Investor relations communications
  • Marketing communications
  • Media relations
  • Events
  • Reputation management
  • Speechwriting

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