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PRSSA Member Benefits What Joining Means for You

PRSSA Member Benefits What Joining Means for You. What is PRSSA?. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA: Seeks to advance the public relations profession.

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PRSSA Member Benefits What Joining Means for You

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  1. PRSSA Member BenefitsWhat Joining Means for You

  2. What is PRSSA? The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA: • Seeks to advance the public relations profession. • Advocates for rigorous academic standards for public relations education, ethical principlesand diversity. • Serves 10,000+ students at 300+ Chapters in the United States,Argentina, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Peru.

  3. If you want experience and a job … • PRSSA helps you gain critical experience for finding jobs and excelling in the workforce. • PRSSA keeps you informed with the latest industry news, trends and job postings. • The PRSSA and PRSA network provides lasting and meaningful connections.

  4. Why become a PRSSA member? • Enhance your education • Broaden your network • Launch your career • Gain real-world experience

  5. Leadership Potential employers find value in applicants with PRSSA leadership experience. PRSSA leaders can: • Work with a variety of members and fellow leaders. • Serve at the Chapter level. • President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, public relations director and other positions available. • Lead a Student-run Firm or take an active roleon an account.

  6. Events • Network, learn and interact with students from around the country. • Travel the country for events: • International Conference • Leadership Assembly • District Conferences

  7. Upcoming Events • International Conference: • Professional development, networking and awards dinner • http://prssa.prsa.org/conference • Leadership Assembly: • National Committee elections, bylaw revisions and leadership development. • www.prssa.prsa.org/assembly • Past event locations: • Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, Austin and more.

  8. Competitions & Campaigns • Examples: • Bateman Case Study Competition • National Organ Donor Awareness Competition • By participating, you can: • add to your portfolio • gain real-world experience • work with high-profile clients • win prizes and awards

  9. Scholarships & Awards • Earn recognition for your accomplishments • Chapter and individual awards available • Fund your education • More than $30,000 available for students through scholarships and awards • Opportunities for every student: • Graduate and undergraduate students • Leaders, interns and mentors • Diverse students

  10. News & Intelligence • Read and submit Chapter News • Feature your Chapter’s accomplishments and events • Stay current with industry news by receiving: • PRSA Issues & Trends • PRSA Strategies & Tactics • News updates from PRSSA • Follow PRSSA Social Media Channels

  11. Writing • By writing for PRSSA, you can: • Add to your portfolio • Earn recognition in national publications • Progressions • PRSSA’s national blog where you can hear from fellow students about what’s going on the industry and things you might have missed.

  12. Internship Center • Browse career resources and job hunting tips • Search for internships by region or city • Post your résumé for employers to view • Gain access to the PRSA Job Center • Find internship opportunities for each semester

  13. Discounted PRSA Membership • Transition to PRSA for the discounted rate of just $60 for an Associate Membership. • PRSA is a network of more than 22,000 professionals with: • Chapters across the country • Professional Interest Sections, including New Professionals

  14. Chapter Contact Information • Chapter President: • Vice President: • Social Media: • Email:

  15. Meetings & Involvement • Meetings: • [Put your meeting times and dates here. Keep it on a schedule and ask for member feedback.] • Get involved: • [Tell the members how to get involved, what committee to join, etc.]

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