# Tasks & work activities — election agent

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-2032.00 (Public Relations Managers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2432; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[nan]** Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
- **[nan]** Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
- **[nan]** Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
- **[nan]** Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
- **[nan]** Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.
- **[nan]** Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
- **[nan]** Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
- **[nan]** Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
- **[nan]** Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
- **[nan]** Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
- **[nan]** Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
- **[nan]** Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.
- **[nan]** Maintain company archives.
- **[nan]** Manage communications budgets.
- **[nan]** Manage in-house communication courses.
- **[nan]** Manage special events, such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports, to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
- **[nan]** Observe and report on social, economic, and political trends that might affect employers.
- **[nan]** Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
- **[nan]** Respond to requests for information about employers' activities or status.
- **[nan]** Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.

## Detailed work activities

- Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
- Coordinate special events or programs.
- Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
- Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
- Develop library or archival databases.
- Develop marketing plans or strategies.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
- Develop promotional materials.
- Direct employee training programs.
- Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Edit documents.
- Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Evaluate program effectiveness.
- Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.
- Maintain operational records.
- Manage organizational or project budgets.
- Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
- Present information to the public.
- Supervise employees.