| Daily Tasks |
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Counsels clients on communications strategies and tactics, assesses communication needs, develops communication plans and materials and provides news releases and statements to the media.
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| Skills/Talents |
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Superior writing, editing and speaking skills; strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks at once; detail oriented; human relations skills; ability to work within a team as well as independently; ability to react to unexpected situations professionally with resourcefulness, creativity and appropriate decorum.
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| Work Setting |
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Office setting.
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| Work Hours |
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Primarily 8-5, Monday-Friday.
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| Education |
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Bachelor's degree in communications, English or journalism. Master's degree preferred.
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| Qualifications |
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Excellent writing skills and experience in developing and executing communication plans.
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| Recommended High School Classes |
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college prep, business, advanced English composition, graphic design/printing, communications, and public speaking
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| Minnesota Median Salary |
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$26.34/hour ($54,998/yr)
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