Intern Talk: Entertainment Industry (Part One)

Intern Talk: Entertainment Industry (Part One)

The entertainment industry is often one of the most sought-after for students and young professionals, motivated to be on the screen or behind the scenes. North America holds many of the largest media and entertainment markets, including sectors such as film, television, music and live events. But as a public relations student, where do you fit in? I reached out […]

How Serving on the PRSSA National Committee Has Helped Me Become the Leader I Always Aspired To Be

How Serving on the PRSSA National Committee Has Helped Me Become the Leader I Always Aspired To Be

I joined PRSSA as a freshman in 2021. During that year, I had the opportunity to serve as my Chapter’s events committee coordinator. I remember attending the webinars and in-person events we planned and feeling beyond inspired by the professionals that spoke there. I admired these leaders’ kindness, proactivity and confidence. If I worked hard and followed my passions, I […]

The PRSSA and FINN Partners Program Experience: Brainstorming Session

The PRSSA and FINN Partners Program Experience: Brainstorming Session

In March, PRSSA and FINN Partners hosted “Partners for Diversity: A PR & Marketing Career Preview.” Around 60 PRSSA members from all over the globe were a part of the program.  Participating in “Partners for Diversity” was a fantastic experience. I was able to learn more about the inner workings of a global communications agency, connect with peers and professionals, […]

Three Lessons I Learned About PR While Studying Abroad 

Three Lessons I Learned About PR While Studying Abroad 

Studying abroad is filled with incredible opportunities and benefits that last a lifetime. Some of these include new experiences, diving deep into a different culture, and even grasping another language. When I embarked on my first journey abroad in Spain, these benefits were so evident. However, I realized that studying abroad not only shaped me into a more well-balanced individual, […]

Career Advice from “The Crown”

Career Advice from “The Crown”

What do Elizabeth Holmes, Tommy Lee, Pamela Anderson, and King Charles all have in common? If you keep up with today’s television scene, you may know that these celebrities have all recently become central characters in television series dramatizing the events and scandals of their lives. The Crown, a television drama recounting the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, […]

<strong>How to Organize your First Press Event and not Freak Out</strong>

How to Organize your First Press Event and not Freak Out

In December of 2021, my classmates and I organized our first press event: “Listen to Me! Stories of the Unnoticed” in partnership with St. Anthony Shrine — a Boston church and charitable organization run by Franciscan friars. We wanted to bring attention to underrepresented groups — such as people who are unhoused, struggling with mental health, and members of the […]