Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome four professionals to speak to the Chapter on the topics of diversity and inclusion in the industry. We heard from Dr. Edmond Y. Chang, an Assistant Professor in the English department at Ohio University with research interest in technoculture, race and sexuality; MaryKathyrine Tran, the Assistant Director … Continue reading April 8 – Diversity Panel
April 1 – Allison Gunnell, Empower
Scripps PRSSA was thrilled to welcome Allison Gunnell, a Social Media Specialist at Empower in Cincinnati, Ohio. Allison was a 2016 graduate of Ohio University and the Scripps School of Journalism in the strategic communication track. Throughout her time at OHIO, she participated in ImPRessions, PRSSA, interned at a NYC fashion PR shop run by … Continue reading April 1 – Allison Gunnell, Empower
One Step Ahead: Tools for Success
Oftentimes, we find ourselves overwhelmed with how competitive the communications/public relations field is. Being a Scripps kid, we are always pushing ourselves and each other to work harder and have greater successes. We like to feel like we are one step ahead. Throughout the past four years, I have learned a lot from my friends … Continue reading One Step Ahead: Tools for Success
Why Moms Are Secretly PR Pros
It’s the last of the family weekends here at OHIO and arguably the best one—Moms Weekend. Our moms teach us a lot of things, like how to be confident, how to be compassionate and how to be so frugal (at least my mom taught me that). Honestly though, our moms have also taught us imPRessive … Continue reading Why Moms Are Secretly PR Pros
Internship Applications 101
Being a junior in college means I have been applying to internships left and right and that means I am getting rejected left and right. However, each time I apply, I always try to make my application better. Here are some tips to upgrade your internship applications before you hit submit: 1) Clean up … Continue reading Internship Applications 101
March 18 – Angela Martin, Dix & Eaton
Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Angela Martin, Account Executive at Dix & Eaton to speak to the Chapter. Angela was a 2014 Scripps grad and currently works on content strategy and project management for a range of clients. Dix & Eaton is based in Cleveland, Ohio. She has experience and expertise on the … Continue reading March 18 – Angela Martin, Dix & Eaton
Civil Rights Tour: A Spring Break Experience
It’s spring break and you know what that means—right? Maybe not. As many of my peers hopped on planes, trains and cruise ships (oh my!) on Friday with the intention of dipping their toes in an ocean after seven weeks of early, stress-induced mornings and late, coffee-fueled nights, I stayed in Athens until Saturday in … Continue reading Civil Rights Tour: A Spring Break Experience
