Professional Development Opportunities with PRSSA
PRSSA empowers its members to enhance their intellect, readiness, and connectivity within the dynamic realm of communication. Dedicated to serving our members, we provide unmatched professional development opportunities, career resources and connections tailored specifically for our members. PRSSA connects its members to a network of peers and industry professionals and offers its members various professional development opportunities. Through a robust array of programs, opportunities, and chapter initiatives, PRSSA diligently prepares its members for a prosperous career in the field of communications.
Leadership Opportunities
PRSSA-MSU strives to provide all of our members with the professional development, networking, experience, and support needed to graduate feeling completely competent in public relations and related fields. Two leadership opportunities that PRSSA-MSU provides are being a part of the Executive Board team (year-long commitment) or becoming a Committee Member (semester-long commitment).
Executive Board
Leading a PRSSA chapter by serving as an Executive Board member teaches essential leadership skills, project management, campaign and event execution, and teamwork. These skills translate well in the professional setting and help enhance the membership experience.
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The Executive Board application process occurs once a year; in early April. Executive Board positions are year-long appointments. Positions are appointed and begin at the end of the spring semester. Follow us on social media to be the first to know when Executive Board applications are live.
Applications to Serve in the Following Academic Year are Due April 15th
Committee Member
Committee Members work with the Executive Board team to assist in the various initiatives throughout the semester. The committees offer members the opportunity to improve their communication skills, add to their resumes and portfolios, make connections, and improve our chapter for future students. Committees include recruitment, social media, fundraising, and programming.
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The Committee Member application process occurs once a semester; typically, in the first month of the fall/spring term. Committee positions are semester-long appointments. Positions are announced and begin the semester appointed. Follow us on social media to be the first to know when Committee Member applications are live.
Fall Applications are Due Sept. 1
Spring Applications are Due Feb. 1
Follow us on social media to be the first to know when Executive Board and Committee Member applications are live.
MSU-PRSSA members get access to PRSA Alabama's statewide public relations mentorship database. MSU-PRSSA members can connect with all of the PR Professionals listed on this database and each professional has pledged to donate an hour of their time to help support student's professional development via one-on-one mentorship sessions.
MyPRSSA Mentorship & Internship Opportunities
Members are encouraged to leverage their PRSSA membership by engaging with their exclusive access to various tools and programs offered by PRSSA to become future-ready PR pros. Specifically, through the MyPRSSA membership portal, members can access the Internship Center, the PRSA JobCenter, apply for PRSSA scholarships and awards, a massive PR contact list (begin building relationships!), and mentorship programs and opportunities.
Need a mentor? Help with a resume/interview? Building a professional network?
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Find your Champion Mentor by
exploring the directory and start your professional network today.
Champions for PRSSA are PRSA members dedicated to helping PRSSA members prepare for entering the workforce, connecting them with professionals in their area and helping them understand more about the public relations profession.
Need professional PR experience? Need help finding the right internship? Need help securing an internship?
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My PRSSA Internship Center is here to help you find the internship that best works for you.
The PRSSA Internship & PRSA Jobs hub will connect you to professional development resources like the Career Resources Manual, the PRSSA Internship Center, the PRSA Jobcenter and various PRSA resources.