Public Relations Manager

This question is sure to impress. It shows you researched the company, and gives you a chance to gain insight into what values the company holds highest.

Although my job as a PR manager will be promoting my organization, I know it is important to remain as unbiased as possible. Sticking with the facts is a great way to ensure that I remain objective. When I work for a great organization, the facts will be enough. I simply need to present them in a positive way. This ensures I remain honest. However, I also understand that I don’t have to disclose every last piece of information. I would always try to find that balance between telling consumers information they need to know without bias while also maintaining the best possible outcome for the organization.

I use various platforms, each depending on the target audience and goals for the organizations I am working for. Facebook is an excellent platform for people in their mid-to-late twenties and thirties or older, while Instagram, SnapChat and Twitter may be better platforms for younger individuals. Each has particular strengths that I can use to increase my reach to my target audience.

Better ways of compiling briefing sheets, media lists, use of Google docs to share info.

Overtaxed client did not deliver what we needed, we were able to step in and work on draft of items so that she could merely approve.

International clients require availability outside work hours and I assure that I or team member is available. Work with editors to meet needs for sotry.

Editor, communication major, media, writing, telecom led to tech PR

One team member did not pull his weight, we did cover for him, but then he was dismissed.

I feel pressure when clients have far-reaching goals. Need to make sure that meet their needs, manage expectations and manage media needs.

The answer to this question will give you more insight into the current state of the position while showing you're invested and interested in learning how you can start things off with a bang.

Too many emails between members rather than talking. Encouraged social interaction and that worked for while, then needed to re-arrange team.

You have to do the best with what you have in a situation, so few regrets, but always look at lessons learned.

Clients come on quickly and can leave quickly. Client in student online loans had immediate need for coverage with short timeline for launch and we were able to jump on it an deliver coverage.

Sometimes team members will not admit that they have too much to do, need to step in and reallocate tasks as soon as aware of situation., make it easy for team to keep you updated.

Public relations is a passion of mine. I have known it was what I wanted to do since my early college days, and it remains all I can see myself doing in the future. However, I am still a novice in many ways and need time to strengthen my skills and gain more experience. For the foreseeable future, I plan on learning under more experienced mentors. Once I am ready, I hope to open my own public relations firm and pass on what I have learned to the next generation of PR managers.

This question might take the interviewer back a bit, but his answer will be telling. A good sign is a confident smile and an enthusiastic "yes," paired with an explanation as to why. Consider it a red flag if he shifts in his seat, looks away, coughs and starts with "Well…"

Regardless of their answers, employers appreciate the chance to reflect on their own opinions, and it turns the interview process into more of a conversation.

Skills, timing and availability for porject.

Manage needs of employees, clients and agency.

I want to be in Public Relations because I want to use my gift of creativity and helping others.

Listening to client, employees and editors and being able to meet the needs of each group.