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Thursday, March 10, 2011
NEW SITE!
I'm happy to announce that I have a completely new website/blog! I will be utilizing that site now for all my post. Please check it out and leave me some feedback.
Thanks everyone for your support during my time with BlogSpot!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Shadow Day 2011 (Wednesday, March 9, 2011)
Shadow Day 2011 is your chance to “Explore with the Experts.” Spend a day learning about the many disciplines in public relations and the various career opportunities you can seek. Shadow public relations professionals from agency, corporate, government, or nonprofit sectors and see what the experts say.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Includes PRSA Colorado Chapter luncheon with Host at the Curtis Hotel in Denver
WHERE: PR agencies, corporate PR offices, nonprofits and government agencies
COST: $15 to invest in your future. Any interested students are welcome to attend.
Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 25, 2011
For more information, contact Kimberly Sorensen at kimberly.sorensen@colostate.edu or (970) 491‐0757.
Explore the world of PR at Shadow Day 2011 and learn…
· Information not taught in classrooms
· Knowledge and experience from real‐world professionals
· What to expect in an average day of work as a PR practitioner
· A better idea of what you want to do in your post‐graduation career
You should attend if…
· You want to explore different public relations careers
· You want a first‐hand look at the duties and responsibilities of PR practitioners
· You want the opportunity to network with students and professionals in your field
· You are looking to see where you fit in the world of public relations
Friday, February 4, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
New Internship Opportunity for the Spring
COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Position: Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Organization: ChristianTrade Association International
1) Describe your organization
ChristianTrade Association International is a worldwide association of nations, companies, and individuals committed to fulfilling the Great Commission through the distribution of Christian resources. It holds annual international regional conventions worldwide; publishes an annual directory of the Christian trade; hosts international events at CBA America’s International Christian Retail Show; and serves as a catalyst for growing the Christian trade worldwide.
2) Explain what benefits the student will receive from interning with you
A student who interns with ChristianTrade will receive:
* practical experience in a non-profit, professional setting
* an understanding of the Christian retail industry both in the US and around the world
* insight into how associations function
* small stipend
3) Give a realistic picture of the tasks the student will be asked to complete
Student could be asked to:
* write press releases and marketing letters
* set up a blog, Facebook page and/or Twitter account for the company
* do research on the Web to identify Christian publishing houses and distributors in other countries
* work with excel files to clean up existing membership records
* proofread the annual directory
4) List any specific qualifications you are looking for in student interns
* Must be detail-oriented
* Writing ability appreciated
* Proficiency in the MS Office Suite; including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
* Experience with social media, other cultures, foreign languages a plus
For more information or to submit any inquires please contact:
Ms. Kim A. Pettit, M.A., COO
ChristianTrade Association International
P.O. Box 62187
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-2187 USA
Office +1 719-272-3519
Cell +1 719-432-8428
Skype kim.a.pettit
Fax +1 719- 325-7001
kpettit@ChristianTrade.com
www.ChristianTrade.com
Vision: To see excellent Christian resources impact the lives of people everywhere.
Mission: To support the growth of the Christian trade worldwide.
Position: Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Organization: ChristianTrade Association International
1) Describe your organization
ChristianTrade Association International is a worldwide association of nations, companies, and individuals committed to fulfilling the Great Commission through the distribution of Christian resources. It holds annual international regional conventions worldwide; publishes an annual directory of the Christian trade; hosts international events at CBA America’s International Christian Retail Show; and serves as a catalyst for growing the Christian trade worldwide.
2) Explain what benefits the student will receive from interning with you
A student who interns with ChristianTrade will receive:
* practical experience in a non-profit, professional setting
* an understanding of the Christian retail industry both in the US and around the world
* insight into how associations function
* small stipend
3) Give a realistic picture of the tasks the student will be asked to complete
Student could be asked to:
* write press releases and marketing letters
* set up a blog, Facebook page and/or Twitter account for the company
* do research on the Web to identify Christian publishing houses and distributors in other countries
* work with excel files to clean up existing membership records
* proofread the annual directory
4) List any specific qualifications you are looking for in student interns
* Must be detail-oriented
* Writing ability appreciated
* Proficiency in the MS Office Suite; including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
* Experience with social media, other cultures, foreign languages a plus
For more information or to submit any inquires please contact:
Ms. Kim A. Pettit, M.A., COO
ChristianTrade Association International
P.O. Box 62187
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-2187 USA
Office +1 719-272-3519
Cell +1 719-432-8428
Skype kim.a.pettit
Fax +1 719- 325-7001
kpettit@ChristianTrade.com
www.ChristianTrade.com
Vision: To see excellent Christian resources impact the lives of people everywhere.
Mission: To support the growth of the Christian trade worldwide.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Future is BRIGHT!
In our current economy, it seems as though no matter what degree you have decided to pursue, you may have a problem with receiving a job after graduating. Hearing the horror stories from recent graduates certainly doesn’t help to ease the worries of students in school at the moment. So, what do PR students have to look forward to?
As many of us have heard and even read from different sources, the job market in communications and other fields is steadily dropping. Gone are the days where students would leave school and have the task of selecting from a bevy of job offers.
In an article on journalism.org, we find that “just 55.5% of 2009 journalism and communication graduates with a bachelor degree were able to find full-time work within a year of leaving school” (University of Georgia’s “Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communication Graduates”). This number is of course not for all students in all states, but it does give an example of what Communication students are up against.
Last week, I was having a discussion with my mother about how things were when she was my age (20); she told me that everywhere you went people were happy to hire recent college graduates. Now recent graduates are happy to get work just about anywhere.
Now, with all that being said (sorry if I scared you), where does that leave us PR students? In our camp we are fortunate enough to have this little thing called “Social Media”. As I took to the web looking for information and opinions on the forecast for current PR students, social media seemed to ring a bell with most, as being a great tool to leverage employment. Shyla Mouser of The Perfect Image PR had this to say, "The future of PR for students is limitless! There are so many advances in technology and social media. They just need to jump in, internship after internship.”
Shyla makes a great point. With the way that the PR industry is evolving, there are a multitude of opportunities available within our field, and more will present themselves in the future.
Another great thing about our profession that I admire, is that there are a large number of industries to work in. Shyla’s advice is that PR students should explore all of the options available. “Learning from all aspects of PR whether it is non-profit, fashion, or music will be beneficial until you find your niche.”
Aliah Davis-McHenry of Aliah PR also gave some advice in the form of greatly inspiring words. “The future is bright for PR. We must all stay motivated, optimistic, and driven as PR is dynamic and the need increases."
So, although the future seems bleak at the moment, we must look past all the bad media coverage our futures are receiving and work our PR magic to ensure we are doing all we can to shine!
Special Thanks to:
Aliah Davis-McHenry
Founder of PR-Diva.com and Aliah PR, Nonprofit Manager, Social Media Lover, Speaker, Fashionista, Writer, Foodie & Photographer. Aliah Public Relations is a NJ-based boutique public relations and events management firm specializing in small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and associations.
Twitter: @AliahPR
Website: www.aliahpr.com
Shyla Mouser
Founder of The Perfect Image PR. The Perfect Image PR, LLC is a public relations firm that offers comprehensive publicity planning catered to your needs and goals. She specializes in getting the buzz out and creating "The Perfect Image" for her clients.
Twitter: @PublicistShyla
Website: www.perfectipr.com
As many of us have heard and even read from different sources, the job market in communications and other fields is steadily dropping. Gone are the days where students would leave school and have the task of selecting from a bevy of job offers.
In an article on journalism.org, we find that “just 55.5% of 2009 journalism and communication graduates with a bachelor degree were able to find full-time work within a year of leaving school” (University of Georgia’s “Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communication Graduates”). This number is of course not for all students in all states, but it does give an example of what Communication students are up against. Last week, I was having a discussion with my mother about how things were when she was my age (20); she told me that everywhere you went people were happy to hire recent college graduates. Now recent graduates are happy to get work just about anywhere.
Now, with all that being said (sorry if I scared you), where does that leave us PR students? In our camp we are fortunate enough to have this little thing called “Social Media”. As I took to the web looking for information and opinions on the forecast for current PR students, social media seemed to ring a bell with most, as being a great tool to leverage employment. Shyla Mouser of The Perfect Image PR had this to say, "The future of PR for students is limitless! There are so many advances in technology and social media. They just need to jump in, internship after internship.”
Shyla makes a great point. With the way that the PR industry is evolving, there are a multitude of opportunities available within our field, and more will present themselves in the future. Another great thing about our profession that I admire, is that there are a large number of industries to work in. Shyla’s advice is that PR students should explore all of the options available. “Learning from all aspects of PR whether it is non-profit, fashion, or music will be beneficial until you find your niche.”
Aliah Davis-McHenry of Aliah PR also gave some advice in the form of greatly inspiring words. “The future is bright for PR. We must all stay motivated, optimistic, and driven as PR is dynamic and the need increases."
So, although the future seems bleak at the moment, we must look past all the bad media coverage our futures are receiving and work our PR magic to ensure we are doing all we can to shine!
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Robert Collier
Special Thanks to:
Aliah Davis-McHenry
Founder of PR-Diva.com and Aliah PR, Nonprofit Manager, Social Media Lover, Speaker, Fashionista, Writer, Foodie & Photographer. Aliah Public Relations is a NJ-based boutique public relations and events management firm specializing in small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and associations.
Twitter: @AliahPR
Website: www.aliahpr.com
Shyla Mouser
Founder of The Perfect Image PR. The Perfect Image PR, LLC is a public relations firm that offers comprehensive publicity planning catered to your needs and goals. She specializes in getting the buzz out and creating "The Perfect Image" for her clients.
Twitter: @PublicistShyla
Website: www.perfectipr.com
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Goodwill Internship for the Spring in the Springs (Colorado Springs that is)!
Have you ever wanted to work with a national brand!? Well, here is your chance! Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs is looking for a Communications intern! This is your chance to build your resume and work with a great non-profit organization. Take a look at what they are looking for and see if you are a match and if so, APPLY!
The Communications Intern must have strong social media experience. The incumbent should be comfortable working with individuals with disabilities, media representatives, executive level staff, etc. The incumbent must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and follow through, excellent spelling and grammar skills, writing style, editing skills and creativeness. The incumbent must be dependable, honest and have a desire to help others. Finally, the individual should have a valid driver’s license and vehicle available for occasional errands.
OBJECTIVE:
To gain first-hand experience communicating a leading local nonprofit’s messages to multiple audiences through, but not limited to, writing, social media, advertising, presentations and event planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications: College student enrolled in an accredited communications program in good academic standing.
The Communications Intern must have strong social media experience. The incumbent should be comfortable working with individuals with disabilities, media representatives, executive level staff, etc. The incumbent must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills and follow through, excellent spelling and grammar skills, writing style, editing skills and creativeness. The incumbent must be dependable, honest and have a desire to help others. Finally, the individual should have a valid driver’s license and vehicle available for occasional errands.COMPETENCIES
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Communication
Trust
Customer Dedication
Excellence
Integrity
Personal Effectiveness
Problem Solving
Quality Focus
Teamwork
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Project Support
The Communications Intern will assist the Communications Department with the following tasks:
The intern will enhance the organization’s social media presence while also increasing the organization’s online presence through the website. Researching, writing and proofreading articles for newsletters, annual report, website, press releases, social media and other publications/mediums will also be performed. The incumbent will utilize the department’s media tools to create photo galleries and videos of timely events. In addition, the intern will maximize the department’s Vocus software to its full potential. The intern will complete updates to the Crisis Communications Plan and coordinate models and logistics for media appearances. The individual will also assist in planning events such as the annual dinner, An Enchanted Evening, donor receptions, open houses, etc. As time and need permit, the individual will complete research as it pertains to communications efforts. The intern may also create and maintain relationships with vendors. The incumbent may be requested to evaluate the organization’s retail operation and its mission services programs and share ideas to enhance communication between the two. Administrative duties as needed will also be performed.
Relationship Management
The Communications Intern must have the ability to interact with various levels of management, employees, vendors, media representatives and other constituents.
CRITICAL
The incumbent must be able to manage diverse responsibilities and set priorities while portraying enthusiasm for the work being performed.
For inquiries please contact:
Melissa Lyby, APR
Director of Public Relations
2320 W. Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 6300
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Direct Line: (719) 785-9268
Director of Public Relations
2320 W. Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 6300
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Direct Line: (719) 785-9268
Cell: (719) 330-6923
Fax: (719) 635-5713
Fax: (719) 635-5713
Email: MLyby@Goodwill-ColoSprings.org
Web site: www.goodwill-colosprings.org
Web site: www.goodwill-colosprings.org
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
What great PR is made of!
Great news Beans! Today an article was published about Mountain Lion PRide (MLPR) and Engineers without Borders (EWB) in the UCCS Scribe. I am very excited to see the organization getting the attention that it deserves. Just in case some of you aren't aware, MLPR is the club I started back in June at the UCCS campus. Recently, we partnered with EWB to help aid them in their PR/Fund raising efforts. The article is the result a press release sent to our paper on behalf of MLPR. Special thanks to the members of MLPR and also EWB! You guys rock! 
Link to article:
PR club engineers buzz in the Community
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