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Overview
Communication managers develop communication strategies, coordinate projects and manage internal and external messages so an organisation presents its mission, services or products consistently and truthfully.
In job descriptions, look for communication strategy, internal communication, press material, public relations, message approval, content coordination, stakeholder questions and work across email, web, print or social channels.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Communication managers shape how an organisation speaks to employees, customers, media and other audiences. The work connects strategy, content, timing, approvals and channel choices so messages stay coherent and truthful.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include communication strategy, public relations, internal communication, press releases, content planning, grammar, public image advice, social media judgement and the ability to brief leaders or specialists.
Salary context
Salary context depends on team size, crisis or media responsibility, executive advisory work, number of channels, budget control, approval authority and whether the role manages staff. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can grow from communications officer, press work, content production or public relations into communication management, corporate affairs, brand leadership or senior advisory roles.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names internal communication, media relations, social media, crisis communication, stakeholder briefings, staff management and final approval of messages. These details define the role.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Public Relations Managers
11-2032.00
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Open in O*NETPublic Relations Specialists
27-3031.00
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Alternative labels
social media manager
online communication manager
public relations manager
communications manager
press spokesperson
corporate communication manager
internal communications manager
foreign language correspondent communications manager
communication practitioner
communications associate
public relations and communication manager
external communications manager
Occupation group
Advertising and public relations managers (1222)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cd7b838c-51f6-41ec-9067-bb974c0f991b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 1222.1 |
| ISCO group | 1222 |
| Concept type | Occupation |