Public Relations Writer Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Public Relations Writer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Public Relations Writer salary in San Francisco, CA is $80,149 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,575 and $89,056. 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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Senior Campaign Executive, B2B PR

TEAM LEWIS - San Diego , CA

... written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, soundbites, Q&As ... PR campaigns • Provides social media insight as well as execution and management of related ...

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PR Specialist (CA)

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR - Los Angeles , CA

This includes cultivating and maintaining key media relationships, writing a variety of press ... The Public Relations Specialist will be an energetic and highly-motivated individual who takes a ...

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Public Relations Account Director

Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Public Relations - San Diego , CA

Nuffer, Smith, Tucker (NST) is the PR agency to work with. Whether you're a client looking for PR ... Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Public Relations Assistant

Style Netbox - Santa Ana , CA

Public Relations Assistant Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for ... Responsibilities: * Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other written materials

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Public Relations Account Manager

PlainClarity - Carlsbad , CA

PlainClarity, a boutique public relations firm with a 17-year roster of remarkable clients, and ... A fantastic writer and connector who instantly puts people at ease. You form relationships quickly ...

LinkedIn - 22 days ago

Public Relations Specialist

The ACE Agency - Costa Mesa , CA

Skillset: - Excel in a fast-paced environment - Excellent writing and editing skills - Highly ... PR tactics - Collaborate with the PR and social media teams to optimize efforts and share ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

What does a Public Relations Writer do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Relations Writer

Develops effective marketing and communications strategies, plans, programs and materials of a specialized and complex nature for a university publication or communications department.

September 17, 2022

Prepares MAPMG physicians and staff for media interviews and public speaking opportunities.

January 13, 2023

Contributes to related monitoring, listening, assessment, escalation and crisis communication.

February 26, 2023

Collaborate closely and effectively with other marketing teams and internal stakeholders to drive authentic, consistent, and compelling messaging and strategic content for multiple external media outlets.

February 28, 2023

Communicates complex operational and policy matters to all levels of stakeholders.

March 08, 2023

Deliver great content in a highly-pleasing and easy-to-absorb format.

May 01, 2023

Understand and help shape the different types of content and methodologies for communication/dissemination which need to be utilized in and applied to different situations.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Relations Writer in San Francisco, CA

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71575

89056

80149

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72910

91689

81844

What is the average salary for Public Relations Writer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Relations Writer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Public Relations Writer ranges from $71,575 to $89,056 with the average base salary of $80,149. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,910 to $91,689 with the average total cash compensation of $81,844.

View Average Salary for Public Relations Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$80,149	$71,575 - $89,056
Bonus	$1,695	$1,335 - $2,633
Total Pay	$81,844	$72,910 - $91,689

* 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.

Public Relations Writer Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,575 - $89,056	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,857 - $86,919	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,857 - $86,919	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,417 - $80,151	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,743 - $86,776	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,983 - $80,854	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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