Central European Journal of Communication

ABSTRACT: The paper addresses the scarcity of demographic data in the Czech PR market, aiming to inform both academic research and industry management. Drawing from established European surveys, the cross-sectional quantitative study from late 2022 responded by PR practitioners with diverse organization background investigates the composition of the Czech PR workforce, their gender distribution, levels of experience, ongoing education pursuits, and job roles. While estimating the total number of PR professionals remains challenging, 463 online survey respondents suggest a substantial presence. The average age aligns with global trends, with most professionals transitioning from the media industry and finding the quarter of the professionals, those youngest, starting directly in PR. Despite a high percentage of university graduates, a significant proportion abstains from further education, possibly due to time constraints or differing perceptions of continuing education. Notably, media relations remained the primary focus, followed closely by communication strategy development and copywriting.

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