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

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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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Behind the Headlines With Connie Partoyan

Cision

I am excited about being part of an evolving industry where local influence is growing in importance. A lot has changed in that time, especially in how companies, associations and organizations approach public affairs and government affairs. It is a lot more integrated, targeted and localized. I came to D.C.

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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

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DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision. The local District Attorney, Christina Busbee, issued a statement that they wouldn’t be issuing statements. They have purview over the State Police and Texas Rangers and began the investigation. in Dallas.

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Behind the Headlines With Ashley Simmons

Cision

It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. I’ve never looked back. Rapid Fire Round.

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PR Measurement Tips

The Proactive Report

Public Affairs is one sector of PR that has very different goals, but they are goals nonetheless and can be measured. You might not be working to change hearts and minds in the public, but you should be interested in the hearts and minds of the legislators – both local and national – who can affect your organization.

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APR, Ph.D. or Experience: Which Is Best for Teaching Undergrad?

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I was a new mom, juggling full-time teaching and a part-time career in the Air Force Reserve as a public affairs officer. I attended the local Chapter’s jump-start session and a couple of local workshops, but then put my APR studies on hold for a year. However, Accreditation wasn’t easy.

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Behind the Headlines With Travis Taylor

Cision

I listen to music while I write and edit. I love combining fresh, local ingredients in new ways to create a tasty dish. Do you have any daily rituals that keep you going? If I can hear the message clearly even with the volume turned up, I know it has a chance to break through the media clutter. What do you do when you’re not at work?

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