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For our first rare snow day of the spring semester, we got the opportunity to hear from three journalism students on their internship experiences this past summer. Bella Moyers-Chavez, our own chapter president, Henry Gorsuch, our EVP, and special guest, Cody Englander, gave us a window into their professional development. The key takeaways from the … Continue reading Internship Panel, 01/26/26 →

For our first meeting of the spring semester, we were visited by Ohio University and J-School alumna Jasmine Garcia (‘14). Jasmine, once a member of Scripps PRSSA and imPRessions, is now a Senior Account Manager at Snap Inc., more widely known as Snapchat. Jasmine said that her journey to Snapchat was not picture-perfect, but that … Continue reading Jasmine Garcia, 01/12/25 →

In the world of college students, networking is of utmost importance from the second you set foot on campus. The words LinkedIn and professional development are in your face before you’re even completely sure where the laundry room is. Not to say that networking is not important, it most certainly is, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading Networking Doesn’t have to be a nightmare →

Social media has always been an industry that piqued my interest. I have been drawn to content creation, planning content calendars, building strategies and finding new ways to engage audiences. Last month, I completed my internship with Broken Leg Entertainment. The company is an award-winning entertainment brand that encourages people to dream big, laugh hard … Continue reading Behind the scenes of my social media internship →

This Monday, we were visited by recent alumna and former chapter member Alyssa Hall (‘19). Alyssa majored in Journalism Strategic Communications, while also completing a social media certificate and a specialization in women’s gender and sexuality studies. Alyssa was very involved during her time at Ohio University as a member of 1804 Communication,  an ambassador … Continue reading Alyssa Hall, 11/17/25 →

Image sourced from AbsolutVision. In today's digital environment, headlines, memes and videos flood our phones with news media and PR content every day. The ability to spot a fake piece of media is extremely challenging, especially with the growth and popularity of AI. An important skill that everyone should learn is how to spot fake … Continue reading The Power of Fake News and PR →

This Monday, we were visited by Ohio University alumna and former chapter member, Jessica Miller (‘08). Jessica graduated from the J-School with her bachelor’s degree in journalism and has since gone on to recently finish her Master's of Business Administration through the Jack Welch Management Institute this past summer. Today, Jessica is the Head of … Continue reading Jessica Miller, 11/10/25 →

The interviewing process is crucial for career development. So forget the boring robotic interview answers, and remember that you are not a resume reciting machine. You're a person with skills, a story and a personality. Your goal should not only be to make it through the interview. It should be for the hiring manager to … Continue reading Selling yourself in an interview →

This week, our chapter was visited by an OU alumna and former Scripps PRSSA chapter President, Brigitte Meisse (‘19). Brigitte double majored in Journalism-Strategic Communications and Communication Studies during her time here in Athens. After completing her internships and part-time positions with University College, WMFD TV-Mansfield and MediaSource during her time at Ohio University, Brigitte … Continue reading Brigitte Meisse, 11/03/25 →

This year, I have taken on the role of Vice President of Social Affairs for Scripps PRSSA. I entered this position with lots of excitement, as I have always loved the idea of event planning, but never had the opportunity to expand on this skill until now. Since being in this position, I’ve learned that … Continue reading What I’ve Learned as VP of Social Affairs and My Event Planning Advice →