Public Affairs Specialist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Public Affairs Specialist make in the United States? The average Public Affairs Specialist salary in the United States is $61,067 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54,906 and $72,296. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist

Central California Recruiting Battalion - Santa Barbara , CA

Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist Ready to tell the Army's story to the world? Join the U.S. Army as a Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist and become the voice behind our mission ...

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Community Engagement and Government Affairs Specialist

Entravision Communications - Santa Monica , CA

Community Engagement and Government Affairs Specialist Santa Monica, CA | Full Time *Interested ... Reporting directly to the EVP of Government and Public Affairs, you will be instrumental in ...

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Argen Corporation - San Diego , CA

Regulatory Affairs Specialist Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm About Us At Argen, we're in the ... Public. Our Awesome Benefits! Working for a growing innovative c

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Juvenile Justice Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs - Oklahoma City , OK

... public through clinical and case management activities in the areas of juvenile intake, probation, parole and custodial responsibility for delinquent children and their families. Within an Office of ...

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Environmental Affairs - Marine Regulatory Development Director

Addison Group - Houston , TX

... specialists, engineering, and commercial management colleagues. · Ensuring best management ... public interests review and communication, wetland evaluation, alternative evaluation, and ...

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Financial Operations Specialist

American University - Pasco , WA

School of Public Affairs Time Type: Full time Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: Excluded Job Description: Summary: The Financial Operations Specialist is responsible for the ...

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What does a Public Affairs Specialist do?

Public Affairs Specialist in Little Rock, AR

Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

March 30, 2023

Prepares and disseminates local news releases/inquiries and statements that reflect the official position of the FBI by coordinating pertinent facts with Divisions.

May 18, 2023

Public Affairs Specialist

Develop programs and products designed to generate awareness, inform, and educate AGC mission partners, Command Activities, the public, and the AGC workforce.

December 07, 2022

Assist in the development of plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize the most effective media to use in communicating with intended audiences.

December 15, 2022

Plan news, features, and articles featuring programs or activities for an organization to inform internal and external publication for the agency.

January 31, 2023

Provide concurrent duties include serving as the AGC Protocol Officer, photographer, videographer, web/social media expert.

March 06, 2023

Responds to information requests from local and regional news media and specialized and general publics on significant USAO program initiatives in written and oral form.

March 09, 2023

Participates in and leads project planning sessions with team members to analyze requirements and provide production and delivery recommendations for media projects.

May 06, 2023

Works on deadlines and in consultation with the OPA Director, Deputy Director and bureau staff, creates multi-faceted press plans that include key messages, strategies and tactics.

May 09, 2023

Prepare briefs for senior staff ahead of corporate meetings or corporate events with public officials and members of the press.

May 16, 2023

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Affairs Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Public Affairs Specialist ranges from $54,906 to $72,296 with the average base salary of $61,067. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,308 to $75,489 with the average total cash compensation of $62,983.

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