PR Specialist Salary in Merrillville, IN

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How much does a PR Specialist make in Merrillville, IN? The average PR Specialist salary in Merrillville, IN is $74,998 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66,059 and $85,102. 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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Earned Media Relations Specialist

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR - Las Vegas , NV

Headquartered in Las Vegas, MassMedia Marketing Advertising + PR is a women-owned, digital-first ... As an Earned Media Relations Specialist on our team, you will have the opportunity to be on the ...

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Public Relations Specialist

Connected Communications - Las Vegas , NV

Public Relations Specialist If you love public relations and working with a team that values smart strategy, kindness and fun, Connected Communications is the home for you! We offer a flexible work ...

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Public Relations Specialist

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi - Flowood , MS

Job Summary - The Public Relations Specialist completes a wide range of responsibilities related to the Company's public relations, media, advertising, communications and event management. This role ...

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Entry Level Public Relations Specialist

Think Tell Junction - San Antonio , TX

Join Our Team as an Entry Level Public Relations Specialist at Think Tell Junction Are you a passionate communicator with a knack for building relationships? Think Tell Junction is seeking an ...

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Media Public Relations Specialist

Makita U.S.A., Inc. - La Mirada , CA

As the Media and Public Relations Specialist for Makita U.S.A., you will use your attention to detail and outgoing personality to get (and pitch) stories to press contacts and media influencers. Work ...

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Public Relations and Digital Media Specialist

Culver Public Relations - Dallas , TX

We are currently seeking a full-time PR and Digital Media Specialist to add to our team. Education, Training, and Skills Required: * Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or related field * Minimum ...

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Common responsibilities of a PR Specialist

Develops, plans, and conducts public relations and public affairs programs, both domestic and/or global, to improve and support company business objectives with the media, public, industry, and other external stakeholders.

August 23, 2022

Demonstrated success in accomplishing key business objectives spanning brand awareness, media placements, and demand generation.

December 06, 2022

Support PR/marketing initiatives and manage day-to-day media relations functions, to include building national and local media database, monitoring and tracking media coverage, maintaining media lists, creating editorial calendars and media outreach/ follow-up.

January 04, 2023

Create effective email pitches to compel industry influencers to include a citation and/or link in previously created pieces of content or publish an article, guest blog, and opinion piece.

March 05, 2023

Manage exhibitor communications as they relate to public relations, including distribution of press lists, coordination of exhibitor announcements at events, assistance in coordinating media tours and exhibitor/media meeting spaces, managing exhibitor center PR tasks and other exhibitor communications-related needs.

March 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for PR Specialist in Merrillville, IN

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66059

85102

74998

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67092

87957

76772

What is the average salary for PR Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PR Specialist in Merrillville, IN. The base salary for PR Specialist ranges from $66,059 to $85,102 with the average base salary of $74,998. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,092 to $87,957 with the average total cash compensation of $76,772.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$74,998	$66,059 - $85,102
Bonus	$1,774	$1,034 - $2,855
Total Pay	$76,772	$67,092 - $87,957

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

PR Specialist Salary Near Merrillville, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN
CITY, STATE Gary, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,094 - $85,148	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,094 - $85,148	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,602 - $87,091	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,676 - $89,762	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,750 - $87,282	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,755 - $89,864	COMPARE TO Merrillville, IN

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About Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville is located at 41°29′08″N 87°20′07″W / 41.485669°N 87.335390°W / 41.485669; -87.335390. According to the 2010 census, Merrillville has a total area of 33.26 square miles (86.14 km2), of which 33.22 square miles (86.04 km2) (or 99.88%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.12%) is water. The town is centered on the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 65. The Lincoln Highway runs through Merrillville. The original alignment of Lincoln Highway is known as 73rd Avenue (also called Old Lincoln Highway) in Merrillville, while the current Lincoln Highway (US 30) is kn...

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