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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

PRSay

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

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Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

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Film studios, music labels, talent agencies, and entertainment companies may offer entry-level PR positions to manage publicity and promotions. Travel- and hospitality industry. Public affairs firms. Advice for Public Relations Internships The Public Relations Intern—A Future PR Superstar?

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Remembering Dr Roger Hayes

Stephen Waddington

Roger’s career spanned 40 years, working in journalism, strategic communications and public affairs. Over bacon and eggs, Roger impressed on me the opportunity for professionalism in public relations, and the need for robust educational and a professional competency framework. I introduced Roger and Steve via email last Summer.

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Hidden PR Tools In Top Movies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The iconic publication sends a 15 year-old reporter to travel with the band on tour in order to write an in-depth piece. Yet despite the procedures, preparation drills, and continual updates to internal stakeholders (the crew), the plan proves inadequate because it hinges on a compromise between two officers who cannot agree.

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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

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Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. 5 webinar “Crisis Management on an International Stage: Takeaways from Boeing’s Biggest Crisis and Time Spent in the West Wing.”.

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PR Rock Stars: Life Time Fitness’ Ava Beilke

Communications Conversations

For me, working in the hospitality industry at Carlson was very enjoyable, and was a continual source of severe wanderlust that kept me traveling. Working on the Vikings stadium solution also piqued my interest in public affairs… never say never. It was the right opportunity at the right time.

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International Conference Preview: Frank X. Shaw Talks Diversity, Disruption and 10 Years at Microsoft

PRSay

In anticipation of his keynote address at PRSA’s 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. Then there’s the specific technical skills of media relations and internal communications. We ran a base newspaper.