PR careers resources

Frontline guide to careers in PR

A guide to careers in PR, produced by the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA), with detailed information about career routes within PR, campaign showcases consultancy profiles and contacts information. Download a free copy now: Frontline guide to careers in PR [pdf]. 

Careers information

• CIPR - Is PR for you?

  First of all it is important to establish what your expectations of public relations are. Reading through the careers information on this website will give you an idea of what working in PR involves.

• Graduate Jobs in Advertising and PR by Careerplayer.com

  Videos by professionals within the advertising world, about a variety of roles and getting into the industry.

• Guardian - Five must-have skills for a career in PR

  From communication to creativity, here are the top five areas to focus on if you want to succeed in PR.

• Guardian - How to write a CV for a job in PR

  In the same way as a good PR never just sends a press release to everyone, don't blanket employers with the same covering letter and CV. Clare Whitmell shares more tips from the experts.

• How to get a job in PR

  Useful careers guides for people wanting to get a job in PR. Contains useful information about where to look for PR jobs, what PR roles entail, internship roles in PR and more.

• PR Week

  Public Affairs news, jobs, and events

• Prospects - Marketing, advertising and PR

  Marketing, advertising and PR. Careers information about marketing, advertising and PR

• Prospects - Overview of the media and internet sector in the UK

  The media and internet sector is experiencing an exciting period of change, with its focus continuing to shift to digital. Find out who the main employers are and what working conditions you can expect…

• The Job Crowd - advertising, marketing and PR

  Advertising, marketing & PR reviews, salaries, interview tips, jobs, the top advertising employers and more. Based on thousands of reviews posted anonymously by graduates in advertising

Job sites

• Brand Republic Jobs

  Marketing, advertising and media jobsite.

• Guardian Jobs

  Well known jobs website - searchable by sector. Media, marketing and PR jobs published in The Guardian on Monday and Saturday. UK-based job site with a wide range of vacancies

• It's Nice That Jobsboard

  Job board for the creative industries.

• PRWeek Jobs

  Job site for careers in public relations.

• Simply Marketing Jobs UK

  Specialist jobsite advertising vacancies in marketing, advertising and PR.

• The Job Crowd - advertising, marketing and PR

  Advertising, marketing & PR reviews, salaries, interview tips, jobs, the top advertising employers and more. Based on thousands of reviews posted anonymously by graduates in advertising

Recruitment agencies

Before approaching a recruitment agency, please read our advice on how to get the most from the interaction. See recruitment agencies: the basics.

• Blue Skies

  Covers the marketing and creative industries community. They offer opportunities across all specialisms and industry sectors.

• Kage partnership

  A recruitment consultancy specialising in fundraising and PR appointments in the not-for-profit sector in and around London.

• Major Players

  A leading marketing and creative industries recruitment agency specialising in PR, Marketing and Advertising, which has been operating for over 15 years.

• Median Recruitment

  Specialises in recruitment for PR professionals.

• Neil's Recruitment Co. - Recruitment Consultancy

  Small, specialist recruitment company focused on digital media working with major media agencies and brands that recruit graduates.

• Pathfinders Media Recruitment

  Recruitment agency specialising in the marketing, media, PR and advertising sectors. Opportunities for graduates looking for their first job.

• PFJ

  Focuses on careers in media.

• VMA Group - Recruitment Agency

  VMA is a recruitment agency which offers expertise in the following areas: PR and Communications, Internal Communications, Financial Services Communications, Investor Relations, Healthcare, Communications and Public Affairs.