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Political Communications and Public Relations
Nonviolent Communication, Conflict-free Public Relations, Moderation, Participation, Transparency, Political Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Lobbying
Possible Tasks
The career paths in political communications can be divided into inbound communications (research) and outbound communications (press and public relations):
-You research information from news agency reports and press conferences, databases, or archives; evaluate this data; and use it to create written or spoken contributions for radio, TV, print, and online media.
-You represent your institution and its members to the media.
-You develop appropriate concepts and strategies to shape the public image of a company, organization, institution, etc
-You inform the public about publications, events, and relevant news, for example, by means of announcements and summaries, brochures, and various information materials.
-You issue press releases, hold press conferences, compile press reviews, etc.
-You maintain your employer’s website, oversee blogs and forums, and create content for social media.
-You perform lobby work: you contact people from e.g. politics, trade unions and other associations, non-governmental organizations, or religious organizations, and try to get them on board with the goals or concerns of your employer.
-You may also occasionally advise senior staff and managers on how to deal with the media.Industries and Occupations
-Correspondence and news agencies
-Newspaper and magazine publishers
-TV and radio stations
-Public sector administration
-Business and professional associations, trade unions
-Political parties, associations, organizations, foundations
-Public relations consulting (e.g. PR agencies)
-Higher educationJob Boards and Professional Associations
-Stellenangebote WiLa-Arbeitmarkt
-Medienjobs Börsenblatt
-Newsroom Nachrichten für Journalisten - Jobs
-Radioszene das Insidermagazin für Radiomacher - Jobs
-Deutscher Fachjournalisten Verband
-Deutscher Journalisten Verband
-Freischreiber Berufsverband freier Journalistinnen und Journalisten
-Jobbörse Gesellschaft Public Relations Agenturen
-Horizont Jobs - Karriereportal für Marketing, Werbung und Medien
-Stellenmarkt Kress der Mediendienst
-Jobbörse PR Journal
-W&V - Stellenmarkt für die Werbe- und Kommunikationsbranche