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Meet the Exec. Board President: Kaleigh Teskey. 4th year Journalism major
w/ PR concentration
Support courses in Business Marketing
Experience: VP PR Panhellenic, Communications and Marketing Internship w/ SLO Parks and Recreation, PR Internship at Mission Hospital, completion of PR track (total of 5 clients/campaigns)
The Meeting Master Vice President: Natalie Stone. 4th year Journalism major
w/ PR concentration
Minor in Religious Studies
Ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts (Co-Chair of PR Committee), Intern for the U.S. Department of Energy Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, Intern at the Rose Bowl Operating Company, Intern at Downtown SLO Association
The PR Insider Communications Director: Chelsea Kitta. 3rd
year Journalism major w/ PR concentration
Minor in Ag Coms
Produces Facebook, Twitter & blog content, Social Media and Marketing Director for INTERO Real Estate, Multimedia/videos for local businesses, College of Liberal Arts Ambassador
The Web Guru Digital Media Director: Kelsey Hollenbeck. 3rd year
Journalism Major w/ PR concentration.
GRC Minor
Experience: PR/Media/Graphics Student Assistant at STRIDE, summer Intern at Clearpoint Agency (social media, media lists, blog posts, press releases, event planning, etc.)
The Recruitment Expert Outreach Director: Amy Davidson. 4th year
Journalism major w/ PR concentration
Minor in Psychology
Experience: French Hospital Communications Intern, WOW Marketing and Communications Committee Member, CCPR Student Account Executive, ASI Marketing Supervisor
Money, money, money, money…..MONEY! Finance Director: Alex Sousa. 3rd year
Journalism major w/ PR concentration.
Minor in Psychology
Experience: MEC net (Internship), Make-A-Wish, Teach for India
What is Public Relations?The earliest definitions emphasized press agentry and publicity,
while more modern definitions incorporate the concepts of “engagement” and “relationship building.”
“Public relations helps an organization and its publicsadapt mutually to each other.” –PRSA widely accepted definition
Facts about Public Relations A strong, growing career field- employment growth 18%+ through 2016 as
projected by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009)
More than 250,000 PR jobs in the U.S. – and thousands more not specifically identified with the term “public relations” Examples: media buyer, media planner, event planner, blogger, social media
specialist, integrated marketing communication, promotional products rep, etc.
Grads get jobs! PR students have the highest level of post-Bachelor’s degree employment of all graduates from the communication disciplines (University of Georgia, 2007)
Who Benefits from PR Experience The most economical way by far
to reach mass audiences
Stimulates awareness of and demand for your company’s products or services
Everyone can benefit from PR experience. Knowing how to effectively communicate a client’s needs/message is vital!
What Cal Poly PRSSA can offer you…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ5X8GKKfN4&feature=player_embedded
What we have done E-Portfolios/Linked In Tutorial: Building Your Online Brand
Cover letter workshop
Interviewing Etiquette
Internship Meeting: Where to find them, how to get hired!
Cal Poly Athletics
Speakers from local PR firms and organizationsCal Poly InterimPresident Glidden
PRSSA preview for this school year Getting a diversity of PR, marketing
and communications professionals to speak and lend advice for meetings
Interview, resume and crisis communication workshops About 2 interactive workshops a
quarter
Industry tours
Fundraising for conferences
PRSSA Goals Making sure members are gaining valuable knowledge and resources during
meetings
Member networking through socials and industry tours
Fundraising for PRSSA conferences
Setting members up with PR jobs and internships
Giving members access to the latest and greatest PR news and trends
Member Benefits Networking w/ PR professionals
Internship opportunities
Learning about numerous PR fields and occupations
Scholarships
Career Building Conferences
Leadership Experience
Personal Development: interviewing skills, resume building, PR writing practice, etc.
Alumni: Where are they now? Oracle, Whizbang, Ketchum, Level Studios, E! Online, Kip Morrison &
Associates, Sony Entertainment, CNN
John Madden, Brad Bessey- Exec. Producer of “The Talk”, Weird Al Yankovic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XracK9F-H7U
PRSSA Fast Facts Dues will be $75 which cover the entire school year. A great deal!
Meetings will be on Tuesdays from 11-12 in bldg 26 room 103. Specific dates are Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 15 *Meetings are subject to
change
If you have any questions please email [email protected] or visit our website at www.calpolyprssa.org
WE PR
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