Young Professionals of PRSA - Los Angeles

04/19/2017

Call to all professionals. Don't miss this IP Alliance Luncheon happening tomorrow, April 20th! RSVP now.

Competition from small and boutique firms – and even cut-rate online freelance cattle calls – makes finding new clients a constant battle. The rules of business development have changed and it’s now all about leveraging your competitive advantages to become the better choice.

02/08/2017

Looking for Young Professionals with 0-5 years experience to help mentor PRSSA students at the 5th Annual One-Day Conference at LMU on Saturday, February 25 from 12-4:30 p.m.

Message directly on FB or inquire at [email protected]

01/19/2017

Are you a recent college grad or working professional with 0 to 5 years of experience wanting to get involved within the communications industry?

Become a PRSA-LA member today and reap the benefits of getting involved with other young professionals in the Greater Los Angeles while attending industry events such as panels, professional development workshops, networking opportunities and much more.

Please reach out to YP President Diana Pinedo at [email protected] for more information.

09/29/2016

PRSA-LA's 2016 Trevett Award for
Young Professionals

Calling all talented young PRSA-LA member professionals with five years or less of full-time PR experience!

The deadline for all entries is Monday, October 17, 2016. We strongly encourage you to apply for this honor. Further details can be found online. Apply today!

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07/27/2016

Hey YoPros, help HPRA Los Angeles spread the word about their 2016 scholarship application extension to August 21, 2016!

Students can apply today for a chance to be selected as one of this year's 2016 HPRA Los Angeles scholarship recipients. It never hurts to apply!

» 2016 Scholarship Program | Los Angeles

05/16/2016

Are you searching for a summer internship? Wet N Wild is looking to hire a full-time, paid intern in the City of Industry. Send your resume to: [email protected] if you're interested in this exciting opportunity!

PR + Social Media Intern Responsibilities:

· Report to Assistant PR Manager and Assistant Social Media Manager for daily tasks
· Assist with the development of media materials including fact sheets and PR reports
· Monitor for wet n wild news and social media placements across print, broadcast and digital media
· Stay up on new PR, social media marketing trends and actively watch what other makeup brands are doing to engage consumers
·Research key trends and potential partnerships within the PR, social and beauty communities
· Assist with weekly and monthly reports and calendars
·Keep product room and brand planograms organized and fully stocked
·Package and ship products for influencers, giveaways and PR events
·Assist with influencer activations, media events, photo/video shoot set up and asset creation


Required Skills:

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Power Point, Excel and Word
· Knowledge of social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and Pinterest
· Excellent writing and communication skills with a basic understanding of business etiquette in a corporate environment
· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
·Highly responsive, detail oriented and organized
·Willing to take constructive criticism and feedback
·Currently enrolled in a 4-year university or recent graduate
·Majoring in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Advertising or related field
· Able to lift 15 lbs
·Must be able to commute to City of Industry

Preferred Skills:

·Passion for color cosmetics
·Knowledge of wet n wild brand
·Strong desire to learn many tasks with the communication field
·Team player who participates in company activities and discussions
·Previous internship or related experience in marketing and communications

05/10/2016

Click on the link below to register.

http://bit.ly/1UAqEwT

04/13/2016

https://www.facebook.com/PrsaLosAngelesChapter/posts/1009382169151483:0

Join us Thursday, April 14 at USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism for "Back to the Future: A Conversation About the Future of Public Relations Speaker Series."

Panelists include:
• Fred Cook, Director, USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations. CEO, Golin,
• Willow Bay, Director, USC Annenberg School of Journalism,
• Paul Holmes, Founder & CEO, The Holmes Report,
• Al Golin, Chairman, Founder, Golin,
• Ernest J. Wilson III, Dean, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

*6 PM - Reception/Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN) Forum/Lobby
*7 PM - Program/Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN) Auditorium L105A

RSVP required. Here is the link to RSVP - http://bit.ly/1UujAB8

04/12/2016

The Young Professionals were at it again this year at LMU during the one-day conference. Students that attended got to team up with a Young Professional mentor to help guide their team through this year's Perfect Pitch contest.

03/02/2016

Our March 3rd kickoff event comes at a time when criticism is currency and skepticism abounds; companies, organizations and candidates are working harder than ever to find and win audiences. Authenticity and transparency have never been more important, as PR pros are tasked with building relationshi…

02/18/2016

Scott PR is looking for interns! Please see description below:

The Scott Public Relations program requirements are:

- Write 3 -4 blogs for our popular blog on healthcare PR and marketing, Einsights (receives 20,000 plus visitors a month)
- Perform media and social media monitoring related to one of the agency’s clients.
- Each student is assigned to a client team and will be part of that team’s meeting, discussion, and client service initiatives. They will report to the account manager of that account.

All interns will participate in an initial orientation lecture on the healthcare industry – structure and issues – plus an overview of SPR’s clients.

Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, writing sample, and a reference from someone – teacher or employer – who can attest to your writing, analytical and research skills.
- Commitment of at least 2 days per week. Schedule is flexible.

Agency is located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, in Woodland Hills. Applications are always open.

If interested, contact [email protected]

02/18/2016

Tips for young professionals on polishing those writing skills early on in your career.

Being able to produce compelling copy or clean press releases is an important skill for those entering the communications industry. Here are a few things to keep in mind.