Find your career
People come to PR and event management from different backgrounds – from journalism and sociology to fitness and the non-profit sector. In just eight months, you’ll develop skills that will make you an asset in any industry:
- Graduates find dynamic opportunities working for government, hospitals, schools, businesses, advocacy groups and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), as well as public relations firms.
- You could work as a PR specialist, event manager, fundraiser, media relations specialist, public affairs expert, publicist, or campaign manager.
- Many jobs offer extensive opportunities for travel.
- Entry-level jobs include producing digital media packages, media monitoring, organizing interviews and news conferences, creating visual presentations and planning special events.
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The Public Relations – Event Management program at Loyalist College prepared me well for my chosen career field, enabling me to secure full-time employment even before graduating. The curriculum provided a comprehensive and immersive understanding of the industry, covering every aspect, from event planning to strategic public relations campaigns and effective communication techniques.
Lyndsey, Public Relations – Event Management
Our grads get great jobs
- Manager, Event Coordination, The Lavin Agency (Toronto)
- Senior Media Relations Manager, Toronto FC
- Special Events Coordinator, Brock University Alumni Relations Office
- Marketing Coordinator, Shorelines Casino (Belleville)
- Event Management and Communications Coordinator, Albert College
- Special Events Coordinator, Municipality of Port Hope
- Communications Coordinator, Quinte Conservation (Quinte West)
- Marketing & Communications Officer, Canada Science and Technology Museums Corp. (Ottawa)
- Communications Officer, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
Is it for you?
No matter what kind of background and education you bring to the program, you can build on it for a successful career in PR. Strong candidates for this program possess:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good judgment.
- The ability to multitask.
- An enthusiasm for motivating others.
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I really enjoyed how interactive our classes were. I was also amazed by the fact that most of the subjects that we were taught in the program were part of hands-on learning. Whatever I’ve learnt in my program is relevant to my industry.
Faraz, Public Relations – Event Management