BECOMING A PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Public affairs practitioners often work: 'in house' for a company, trade association or charity; as an advisor for a political consultancy working with a number of clients or as a freelancer; for a trade union, a political or issue based organisation; or for a government agency or in local government.

Public affairs practitioners can be tasked with a wide range of activities. Some may specialise in media relations, campaign management, local government or ‘Parliamentary Bills’, whilst others will work across the spectrum.