Hi. I work as a public affairs liason. It's a type of PR job where I develop relations with politicians and represent my company's policy needs.
That is very interesting, what kind of industry do you do that in?>?
Well, the job is broad in nature, so some people might dispute what industry the job itself is, but I work for a publication conglomerate and represent the interests of journalists and publishers.
Wow is that exciting work?
strategy planning and providing advice. 
It is difficult to determine the size of the public affairs industry in the United Kingdom. Studies suggest the industry is becoming more professionalized, and that it is more widespread than often assumed. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), which is the UK's professional body for public relations including public affairs, estimates there are around 48,000 people involved in PR, of which 30% are involved in public affairs. This research is limited as it only measures specific job titles and those
Public affairs industry
Public affairs generally refer to the building and development of relations between an organization and politicians, governments and other decision-makers.
The industry has developed over recent years and is normally considered a branch or sub-discipline of public relations (PR). Given the broad nature of public affairs, what exactly the industry encapsulates remains a point of discussion. While often equated with lobbying, this is usually only a small part of what a public affairs practitioner might do. Other typical functions include research,