Public Relations B.A.

Careers

Jobs in public relations and strategic communication include:

  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Media Relations Specialists
  • Communication Specialists
  • Social Media Specialists
  • Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
  • Account Executive
  • Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers
  • Event Planner/Coordinator Manager

Harrington School students with a B.A. in Public Relations have landed jobs and internships with companies including:

Corporate

Chamber of Commerce, Central Rhode Island
Chamber of Commerce, Northern Rhode Island
Citizens Bank
College Bound Foundation
Environmental Testing Associates
Fidelity Investments
Fleming Associates
G Tech
Hasbro, Inc.
Lifespan
Newport Harbor Corporation
Northern RI Chamber of Commerce
Rhode Island Monthly

Entertainment

Cumulus Media
Disney
Foxwoods
Newport Jazz Festival
M-TV
Mohegan Sun
Sirius Radiio
The Rhode Show
WBRU
WJAR, Channel 10

Event Management/Hospitality

Briggs, Inc.
Eventfully Planned
Exquisite Events
Longwood Estate
RI Hospitality Center
Ryan Center
Shawn Rabideau Events and Design

Fashion/Beauty

Butter by Nadia
Coty
Nordstrom
Vanessa Piche
Vineyard Vines

Media Relations

FM Global
Kent County Hospital
Office of Advancement, University of Rhode Island
Providence Media
South County Hospital

Nonprofits

AS220
American Lung Association
Boston Science Museum
Breast Cancer Coalition
Domestic Violence Center of South County
Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Jonnycake Center of Westerly
Montessori School
Mystic Village
Preservation Society of Newport
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Save the Bay
South County Art Association
Sturbridge Village

PR Agencies

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Caster Communications
Cote & D’Ambrosio
Duffy & Shanley
Guardicore
Ketchum
Kill Brand
Millissime
NAIL
New Harbor Corporation
Newberry PR
RDW
Reagan Communication
True North Communication
Zorvino

Public Affairs

APC
Attorney General’s Office, State of RI
IGT
Congressman James Langevin
Senator John Reed
Senator Sheldon Whitehouose
State of RI, Dept of Transportation
State of RI, Office of the Governor
State of RI, Office of the Treasurer
State of Georgia, Water Dept