Career transitions are rarely a full start over, but a step from the arts into communications is among the simplest choreography. As a communications student, you’ve likely been introduced to the concept of spinning a story; in this case, consider spinning your arts experience into the language of marketing, communications and media.
Emily Ladau works as a communications expert, author and disability rights activist who strives to promote accessibility through her storytelling efforts. She established her career through disability advocacy work while using her communications skills to support people with Larsen syndrome. She has written Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally, and has worked […]
Crisis work can seem both exciting and difficult to break into from the outside. It requires a mix of strategic thinking, strong judgment and the ability to process a lot of information quickly as situations evolve.
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This cyclical, mutual communication pattern is the proper communications paradigm. Our responsibility is not just to inform the public on behalf of our organization, but also to inform our organization on behalf of the public.
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We’re all hardworking public relations professionals. We want to climb the corporate ladder, go to networking events every night and work until 10 p.m., always going above and beyond.
