What this code covers
Public relations professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate information and communication strategies that create an understanding and a favorable view of businesses and other organizations, their goods and services, and their role in the community. Their tasks include: a) planning and organizing publicity campaigns and communication strategies; b) advising executives on the public relations implications of their policies, programs and practices preparing and controlling the issue of news and press releases; c) undertaking and commissioning public opinion research, analyzing the findings and planning public relations and promotional campaigns; d) organizing special events, seminars, entertainment, competitions and social functions to promote goodwill and favorable publicity; e) representing organizations and arranging interviews with publicity media; f) attending business, social and other functions to promote the organization; g) commissioning and obtaining photographs and other illustrative material; h) selecting, appraising and revising material submitted by publicity writers, photographers, illustrators and others to create favorable publicity. Example of the occupations classified here: Public relation officer