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Binod Timsina , Human Resources Business Partner , CG Corp Global │ Chaudhary Group
It is not compulsion that to be a PR the person should be from journalism background but he/she should have the knowledge of mass communication well. It is better to get from journalism background for this post rather than other.
I wouldn't go as far as saying that a strong background in journalism is a must for a PR person, but rather a good knowledge of the journalism industry and the various media outlets in the country in which you operate. As a PR person you need to know what journalists are truly looking for in an article or press release. In short, you just need to be relevant.