Communication Jobs and MBA Programs in Michigan

Those considering careers as public relations managers can find education and job opportunities in Michigan. There are currently 1,190 jobs for public relations managers in Michigan and this is projected to grow by 10 percent to 1,370 jobs by 2016. Over the next 10 years, the state growth for public relations managers projects to be less robust than the national trend that shows a 12 percent. In general, public relations managers plan and direct public relations programs that are designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employers or clients.

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In Michigan, the income for public relations managers is $44 per hour or $91,000 per year. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is $49 hourly or $101,000 per year on average.

Also known as the Great Lakes State, Michigan has a population of 9,969,727. It has grown by 0.3 percent in the last 10 years. Lansing is the state capital. In 2008, there were a total of 5,397,807 jobs and at $34,953, the average annual income in Michigan was higher than the previous year's per capita figure of $34,185. The unemployment rate in Michigan was 13.6 percent in 2009. It rose by 5.3 percentage points from the previous year. Roughly 21.8 percent of state residents have college degrees. This is below the national average.

Transportation equipment manufacturing, motor vehicle manufacturing, motor vehicle parts manufacturing and motor vehicle supplies parts merchant wholesalers are the top employing fields in Michigan.

While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, Alpena is the home of the world's largest cement plant. One of the unique tidbits about Michigan is Michigan is the only place in the world with a floating post office. The J.W. Westcott II is the only boat in the world that delivers mail to ships while they are still underway. They have been operating for 125 years.

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.