At the beginning of October, Scripps PRSSA traveled to Austin, Texas for the PRSSA National Conference. If you don’t know, PRSSA National Conference is where PRSSA Chapters from schools across the country come together to network and learn about everything PR. This trip marked a lot of firsts for me: my first plane ride, my … Continue reading Scripps PRSSA’s Trip to PRSSA National Conference in Austin, Texas
Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Gentry Bennet, Global Communications Coordinator at Dolby Laboratories to speak to the Chapter. Gentry was former president of Ohio University’s PRSSA Chapter in 2016-2017. In college, Gentry completed internships at NR Media Group, Southwest Airlines, and Electronic Arts (EA) before settling full-time in the San Francisco Bay Area … Continue reading October 15 – Gentry Bennett, Dolby Laboratories
Monday marks the beginning of one of the most wonderful weeks of Fall Semester here at Ohio University: Homecoming Week. Whether it’s your first or last Homecoming as a student, it’s a wonderful time to be a Bobcat. All around campus you’ll start seeing even more green and white than you normally do. That comes … Continue reading Getting in an Athens State of Mind
Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Heather Mitchell, Senior Director and Head of Global PR, Influencers and Entertainment Marketing, Hair Care Portfolio at Unilever back to Athens. This OHIO alum travelled from London to spend the week in Athens, OH as a Sloan visiting professional. Heather is a passionate, enthusiastic, results-driven global PR … Continue reading October 8 – Heather Mitchell, Senior Director and Head of Global PR, Influencers and Entertainment Marketing, Hair Care Portfolio at Unilever
Have you ever thought about going into politics, but don’t want to be a front-line politician? I know I have. Politics can be crazy, exhilarating, and exhausting all at the same time. In today’s rapidly changing political landscape, some people want to be involved in the field, but not in the traditional way of being … Continue reading Five Jobs in Politics for PR Professionals
In a few months it will be interview season and everyone is either scrambling to find the perfect summer internship or land their dream job upon graduation. It becomes a bit insane having to balance schoolwork along with searching for, applying to, and especially, interviewing for jobs. The process of selling ourselves to potential employers in … Continue reading 6 Unexpected Things to Expect During Skype Interviews
SCRIPPS PRSSA CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Peer and Professional Mentor Program - Participate in the Mentor/Mentee Program and related social events throughout the year. Committees - Join one of three Chapter Committees including Publicity, Diversity and Special Events. Networking Trips - Dues-paying members get first dibs on registering for networking trips. Leadership Positions - You get access to running for … Continue reading Benefits of Paying Dues!
