Charlotte PRSSA
About Us
What is
PRSSA?
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the largest and most widely known pre-professional public relations organization. Founded by its parent company, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the organization currently boasts more than 11,000 students and advisors in over 300 chapters in the United States, Argentina and Columbia. The organization seeks to advance the public relations profession by nurturing generations of future professionals.
Why Join?
PRSSA will enhance your education, broaden your network, and launch your career. Here at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, we utilize our alumni and outstanding city resources to help in giving the full realm of what it is to be in the Public Relations profession. We go out to different companies and learn more about what they do and what their day to day looks like. We also hold workshops that allow us to learn more about how to network, job search strategies, interview tips, and how to use your social media for professional reasons. If interested in joining, please contact us or attend a general body meeting.
Benefits
Enhance Your Education
PRSSA can help you gain the experience and practical knowledge employers are seeking. We offer internship listings, competitions, scholarships, awards, and leadership opportunities. In addition, PRSSA provides publications, news and social media to keep you updated on industry trends.
Broaden Your Network
PRSSA can connect you to a network of peers and professionals who will become lifelong friends and mentors. We can facilitate the development of valuable relationships with future colleagues through PRSSA National and regional events, PRSSA Chapters and social media. We also provide the opportunity to meet current professionals through your PRSA sponsor Chapter, the Champions for PRSSA or by searching the PRSA member directory.
Launch Your Career
As a PRSSA member, you can use the PRSA Jobcenter and PRSSA Internship Center to find public relations employment opportunities all over the world. You also may join PRSA for just $60 a year as an Associate Member when you graduate, connecting you to 110 Chapters, 16 Professional Interest Sections and industry resources.