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.

• Advocates for ethical principles, professional development and diversity.

• Serves 11,000+ students at 300+ Chapters in the United States and Argentina.

If you want experience and a job,

• PRSSA provides the chance to gain experience that translates to a real-world job.

• PRSSA keeps you informed with the latest industry news, trends and job postings.

• The PRSSA and PRSA network provides lasting and meaningful connections.

Why become a PRSSA member?

• Enhance your education

• Broaden your network

• Launch your career

• Gain real-world experience

PRSSAMemb

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Leadership

Experience

National & Regional Events

Competitions

Awards & Scholarshi

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News & Intelligen

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Writing Skills

Internship Center

PRSA Sponsor Chapters

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, PR

director and other positions available

• Lead a student-run firm or take an active role on an account

Events

• Network, learn and interact with students from around the country.

• Travel the country for events:– National Conference– National Assembly– Leadership Rally– Regional Conferences

Upcoming Events

– Professional development, networking and awards dinner– www.prssa.org/conference

• National Assembly:– National Committee elections, bylaw revisions and

leadership development. Location to be announced at National Conference

– www.prssa.org/assembly• Past event locations:– San Francisco, Charlotte, Orlando, Seattle and Austin

Competitions + Campaigns

• By participating, you can: – add to your portfolio– gain real-world experience– work with high-profile clients– win prizes and awards

• Examples:– Bateman Case Study Competition– Organ Donor Awareness Campaign– Starbucks Frappuccino Campaign

Scholarships + Awards

• Earn recognition for your accomplishments– Chapter and individual awards

• Fund your education– Nearly $30,000 available

for students

• Opportunities for every student:– Graduate and undergraduate students– Leaders, interns and mentors–Minority students

News + Intelligence

• Read and submit Chapter News– Feature your Chapter’s accomplishments and

events

• Stay current with industry news by receiving:– PRSA Issues & Trends– News updates from PRSSA– Biweekly Update emails from the National

Committee

Writing

• By writing for PRSSA, you can:– Add to your portfolio– Earn recognition in national

publications

• FORUM– PRSSA’s online newspaper

• Progressions– PRSSA’s blog

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 openings for each semester

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 around the country– Professional Interest Sections, including New

Professionals, Nonprofit and Entertainment & Sports

Advance Yourself

Join PRSSA today and experience the benefits:

– Enhance your education–Broaden your network– Launch your career

Chapter Contact Information

• Chapter President: Lauren Frock, @frockl• Vice President: Marilyn Perkins, @marilynmarie93• VP of Records: Regina Fischer, @ReginaPolska• VP of Public Relations: Jenna Ooley, @jenooley• VP of Finances: Kenneth Martin, @KPMartin83

• Social Media: – Twitter: @UNTPRSSA– Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UNTPRSSA

• Email: untprssa@gmail.com

Meetings & Involvement

• Meetings:–Mondays @ 7pm in GAB 337

• Get involved:– Help us participate in the Walk to End

Alzheimer’s on Sept. 21– Ask us how you can help!

We Want Your Feedback!

• Put your name and email address on the top of the page.

• What are you hoping to gain from joining PRSSA?

• Is there any way we can help you this semester?

Thanks for coming!

We hope to see you again next week!