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Interested in taking your next step in your PRSSA membership?
We are now taking applications for PRSSA Exec Board. If you’re interested then email your application to cboothe@smu.edu by Wednesday April 10.
A meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 in ULEE 283 to answer all your questions.
Are you interested in Public Relations and the Newsroom? If so, SMU PRSSA is hosting an event on February 12, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. just for you!
Ramona Logan, a veteran broadcast journalist, is coming to SMU for our first PRSSA event of the spring semester. She will be discussing “Understanding the newsroom to develop better story ideas to pitch to the media.” Logan graduated from Wichita State University with a B.A. in Journalism. Her award-winning broadcast journalism career was built at NBC here in Dallas, TX and KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, OK. She now runs Ramona Logan Image Advantage, where she provides the services needed to project a positive image in the media and in person.
This is going to be an event that you wont want to miss, so head on over to ULEE 0117 on February 12th.
Check out our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/416875525064081/ & follow us on twitter: @SMUPRSSA to stay updated with information about the event!
SMU PRSSA is hosting the 5th Annual Communications Career Workshop on November 15 from 6-8 p.m. Get your resumes ready, because this is an event you will not want to miss!
Last year we had over 20 professionals come to our event, ranging from Burson-Marsteller to the American Heart Association. We always have a very diverse group of professionals to ensure that every student who attends is able to network with somebody in the industry they are interested in.
At the career workshop we conduct resume reviews, speed interviews, and round table discussions. This is an excellent way to get feedback on your resume and polish your interview skills. Some of the round table discussions last year included financial communication, the importance of social media, what to do after graduation, and much more.
We also have a very exciting keynote speaker that will be revealed in the upcoming weeks before the workshop!
This is an excellent networking opportunity, so all of those students looking for internships or full-time jobs should definitely plan to be there.
Check out our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/395439073857653/ & follow us on twitter: @SMUPRSSA to stay updated with information about the event!
Be sure to come out to the Life in an Agency panel this Tuesday. We are bringing in a panel of public relations specialists from agencies in the Dallas area including GollinHarris, Allison+Partners, Edelman, Moroch, and Hill+Knowlton. Come out and get answers to any questions you have about working in an agency as an intern and after you graduate.
Ashley Wilemon has been the Vice President-Corporate at Edelman for a little over a year now. After graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, she worked as a Group Manager at Weber Shandwick for about seven years. Ashley supports the corporate practice for Edelman’s Southwest Region by providing strategic communications and branding counsel. She oversees planning and execution for campaigns and projects on behalf of clients across a variety of industries.
SMU graduate, Cari Perez is a Communication Specialist at Moroch. She currently works on the Account Service team for McDonalds of North Texas. Previous to Moroch, she worked as an Executive Assistant at Bradford Public Relations. Cari’s specialties include social media strategy, event and product marketing, media relations, client relations, and public affairs.
Vice President at Allison + Partners, Matt Averitt, has more than 15 years of experience in building brands through corporate reputation, product marketing, and management. Averitt’s experience spans many different industries, including technology, oil & gas, professional services, chemicals, hospitality, food and beverage, healthcare, consumer goods, and insurance. Previous to Allison + Partners, Matt Averitt has held upper level positions at MWW Group, Burson-Marsteller, Trinity Public Relations, Publicis Dialog, and GolinHarris.
Each of these panelists come from different backgrounds and experience levels so they will be able to offer their own unique perspectives on what Life in an Agency means to them.
-Taylor Pass
This past weekend I had the opportunity of meeting PRSSA Presidents from around the country at the PRSSA Leadership Rally in Scottsdale, Arizona. When I boarded my plane I expected a weekend of endless boring lectures from PRSA professionals in an arctic conference room. However when I arrived my expectations were immediately shot.
As soon as I sat down in the first meeting I instantly connected with the Presidents from the University of Alabama, University of Florida and Missouri State. Within ten minutes I learned about their chapters, goals and why they were a part of PRSSA. I was intrigued by their ideas and their passion for our organization.
The passion for PRSSA did not stop with just the Presidents, it was readily apparent in the professionals leading the conference. The first speaker Cathy Planchard from Allison + Partners focused on leadership and how to communicate effectively with others by taking into consideration others leadership styles. Other speakers emphasized the need for diversity in chapters, strategic planning and ethical practices. Each speaker exuded a pride for their profession and attributed their success to PRSA and the relationships and skills they have attained through their membership.
This weekend showed me core of PRSSA and how beneficial membership is. I connected with more than 100 chapters and formed relationships with student and professional leaders across the country. The network and opportunities that this organization presents are infinite. I cannot wait to get started with this year and put into practice all of the skills I gained from the conference. This is going to be an exciting new year for the SMU PRSSA chapter and I cannot wait to get started!
McDonald’s is in need of students to help with its marketing event at Mayfest May 3-6th. The event will be held in Fort Worth from May 3-6th. Students will be paid $12.50/hr. The amount of hours are flexible and dependent on class schedules.
Times include:
Thursday-Friday 3:30-10 p.m.
Saturdday 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
For more info or to sign up, email Cari Perez, Moroch Account Coordinator.
Time is running out to register for the 4th Annual PRSSA Communication Career Workshop from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The workshop is a great opportunity to have your resume reviewed and experience speed interviews with local professionals.
When you walk away from the workshop, we hope to have given you the knowledge and tools to make you stand out in the crowd. This workshop will help you maximize all you have — in your resume, your communications and your interview.
Networking is the source of 60 to 85 percent jobs. Don’t miss your chance to network with over 20 professionals in the Dallas area.
Don’t miss this opportunity. It’s never too early or too late to learn more about networking with professionals and presenting yourself the best you can.
Visit www.smuprssa.org/Career and complete the online form.
SMU PRSSA is hosting speaker Carolyn Morris, President and CEO of Qmobius, Inc. on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Umphrey Lee 241. All interested students are invited to attend. She will speak to students about the logistics of starting a firm and how she uses communication in her profession. This is a great opportunity for students interested in public relations to understand the inner workings of a firm and receive advice about any and all things related to pr from a professional. Visit the QMobius website to learn more about Morris’s firm.
Dallas Stars, in conjunction with the American Airlines Center, is hosting a Sports Industry Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. 30 different sports teams will be in attendance and this is a good opportunity for students to explore different internships, job opportunities and meet professionals in sports marketing, sports management and more. Registration is required and the registration fee will include a ticket to the Dallas Stars game that same night. Visit their website to register and use the promo code “stars.”
The American Red Cross of North Texas is hosting a Public Affairs Institute on Sunday, Feb. 18. They are seeking 3-5 volunteers to assist with logistics coordination, operational support, and speaker assistance. Volunteers are also needed to assist on Friday, Feb 17 in preparation for the Institute. This is a good opportunity for students to both learn and network.
To find out more and volunteer email Jonathan Wallace-Recruitment Specialist.
Public Affairs Institute
The American Red Cross North Texas Region presents a two-day, intensive Public Affairs Institute designed to equip our Public Affairs staff and volunteers with the best-in-class skills to communicate with the public from the Red Cross brand. Top Red Cross Public Affairs representatives from around the country will host interactive instruction on social media, on-camera interviews, hot industry topics and photo branding.