Through my internship I have learned that PR professionals definitely have no set work schedule. We do not have hours Monday thru Friday that are set 8-6. In fact, I have realized that most of the emails I get from my employer, who is the Athletic Media Relations Director at USU, come about 1 a.m.! He is constantly working- whether at home or in the office. Some days I joke with him about even sleeping!
Several people would hate the demand to be flexible at insane hours of the night for work, but I believe that is what makes a PR specialist different from many people. It takes a certain type of person to exceed in PR. They must be charismatic, dedicated, flexible, social, witty, creative, and very open minded. We cannot control when a crisis might occur, and when a client might need us. PR specialists must be able to work whenever they are in demand. The clock does not stop for us to sleep, if there is a crisis, we must handle it.
I am a very spontaneous and impulsive person, and it is because of the previously stated situations, that I am so passionate about public relations. I love waking up and not knowing what the day will bring. It is like every day is an adventure, and I love that!
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