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As I near the end of my Advertising and Public Relations bachelor's program, I have encountered a common theme in the job market. While searching for internships and full-time entry-level positions, many employers are grouping public relations jobs as “Marketing” roles.
Read MoreAs a double major in Film and Video and Ad/PR, with an emphasis in advertising, I felt hesitant to join GrandPR my sophomore year. With my interests falling more on the creative side of advertising, how would I be able to apply my skills in an organization that’s so heavily focused on the public relations side of things? Even as a general member of GVPRSSA, I was unsure if I wanted to take that dive into the world of PR.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of attending this semester’s District Conference hosted by Waynesburg University PRSSA. The theme for the conference was titled “Making the Final Cut: A Strategic Communication Plan for Sports PR” and featured speakers in a variety of sports communication roles. Each speaker gave incredible insight into what it takes to make it in the sports industry, covering topics from gender equality to effective communication tools.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when college students start to scramble to find work for the summer. A thought that tends to race through people’s minds while scrolling through job postings is: “Am I qualified enough to land an interview?” Despite popular belief that prior internship experience will make or break your chances, there are many other ways to strengthen your professional skills and make your resume stand out from the rest.
Read MoreSince diving into the wonderful world of PR, I’ve learned just how much I love agency life. The days are fast-paced, the variations of work are endless, and each project is new and exciting. Working within two PR agencies — shoutout to GrandPR and Piper & Gold Public Relations — over the past year and a half has challenged me and stretched my creativity in countless ways. However, agencies have their challenges, with one of them being client relationships.
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