As PR pros look to climb to the top of the agency ladder, the skills, responsibilities, and compensation change each step of the way

Preliminary

0-3 yrs

Asst. account executive, Account coordinator, Account executive

A broad education of the basics defines the first stage of an agency career.

Writing: Proficiency in spelling, grammar, structure; can write news releases, articles,video scripts,speeches, proposals.

Media relations: Understands the needs of mainstream and non-traditional media outlets, how to place a story, relationship building, agency/client history.

Research: Basic ...