7. Reference Terms 1 C. Aimee Postle, 2010 Skills Traits Requirements Literacy – written/ verbal communication Public speaking and presentation Communication skills Enthusiasm/ Passion Motivation/ Drive/ Energy Relevant marketing/ PR/ journalism experience Experienced Track record Numeracy Creativity Imagination Innovative ideas PR degree/ qualification It skills Technological and visual literacy Web skills/ new media Credibility and integrity Degree – any subject specified Interpersonal skills Relationships and relationship building/ management Sensitive Analytical thinking/ strategic planning Corporate strategy Qualification – any subject specified
8. Reference Terms 2 C. Aimee Postle, 2010 Skills Traits Requirements Crisis/ issues management Attention to detail CIPR Advanced Certificate Problem solving/ negotiation Flexibility CIPR Diploma Fluency in a foreign language Ethical decision-making Professional Management of resources and people/ Leadership Understanding of business Commercially savvy Participation in professional PR community – ie membership of CIPR Ability to persuade and influence people Continuous professional development Teamwork Training and development opportunities Media relations/ contacts/ handling/ media savvy Communications and public relations theories Public relations history
9. Content analysis 1 Total of 97 job ads analysed over six weeks in 2009. C. Aimee Postle, 2010 PR Week, 2009 Media Guardian, 2009 Friday 20 February Monday 23 February Friday 27 February Monday 2 March Friday 6 March Monday 9 March Friday 13 March Monday 16 March Friday 20 March Monday 23 March Friday 27 March Monday 30 March Friday 3 April
10. Content analysis 2 Total of 101 job ads analysed over three weeks in 1999. Total of 60 job ads analysed over four weeks in 2008. C. Aimee Postle, 2010 Media Guardian, 1999 PR Week, 1999 Monday 1February Friday 5 February Monday 8 February Friday 12 February Monday 15 February Friday 19 February PR Week, 2008 Friday 1 February Friday 8 February Friday 15 February Friday 22 February