Communication Jobs and MBA Programs in Hawaii

People considering careers as public relations managers can find employment and education prospects in Hawaii. The job pool for public relations managers in Hawaii is growing and currently sits at 320. A projected rise of 11 percent in employment opportunities will make the figure 310 jobs by 2016. This is lower than the national growth trend for public relations managers. National projections showing a rise of just 12 percent over the next 10 years. Public relations managers plan and direct public relations programs that are designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employers or clients.

Hawaii photo by Christopher P. Becker

Public relations managers earn $31 per hour or $64,000 per year on average in Hawaii. Nationally, their income is $49 hourly or $101,000 per year on average.

With a population of 1,295,178, Hawaii, also called Aloha State, has grown by 6.9 percent in the last 10 years. The state capital is Honolulu. There were a total of 873,749 jobs in 2008 and people in Hawaii earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $42,078, up from $40,924. Unemployment in Hawaii jumped by 2.8 percentage points to 6.8 percent in 2009. Roughly 26.2 percent of Hawaii residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top employing fields in Hawaii include hotels, clothing accessories stores, full-service restaurants and clothing stores.

Having known landmarks is a staple for Hawaii. Two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific - Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa - dominate the center of the island. Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ja-lah), is the world's largest dormant volcano.

Communication

Public relations managers plan and direct public relations programs that are designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employers or clients.

While working, they oversee efforts the firm supports to get public attention through the media without advertising directly. Also, they evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.

They are required to write well and note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations.

Public relations managers must be able to articulate ideas and problems. They should also have the ability to listen to and understand others in meetings.

In order to be successful in the workplace, public relations managers must be thorough and dependable and be able to take change and lead.