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UPCOMING EVENTS
Your RX for crisis PR: Finding the balance in public health communication
A central tenet of emergency management is “all disasters are local.” But what does that mean in a worldwide public health situation, like this year’s coronavirus outbreak? For communications professionals at the local level, a worldwide outbreak response presents...
Media relations and crisis communications
Full day topic: Media relations and crisis communications – When the inevitable hits the gumbo pot Date: Monday, Feb. 24 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (full day) Cost: $65 member; $90 non-member Lunch topic: How to become a superhero spokesperson by channeling your inner...
Paving the Way: Using video on social media to increase public support
Paving the Way: Using video on social media to increase public support for major construction the Alaska Department of Transportation's award-winning social media video series on the Mitchell Expressway construction project in Fairbanks. Caitlin Frye will discuss the...
PRSA ALASKA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
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June 2020
The latest PRSA Alaska Chapter monthly news bulletin highlights shared PRSA values in the context of Black Lives Matter, including a virtual discussion on this topic June 11. It also announces results of our virtual event survey and upcoming webinars of use and import to Alaska communicators. Read the June 2020 edition of The PRSA Alaska Communicator today!
PRSA ALASKA CHAPTER NEWS
Updates from chapter leadership, member news, opportunities, national trends and more.
Member Spotlight: Mary Ryan
Mary Ryan is president of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Alaska Chapter. Position / Job: University of Alaska Anchorage student and managing editor for The Northern Light newspaper. Job responsibilities: As managing editor, I edit content...
Member Spotlight: Jason Herr
Jason Herr is vice president of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Alaska Chapter. Position / Job: University of Alaska Anchorage student and layout editor for UAA’s The Northern Light newspaper. Job responsibilities: I am responsible for creating...
Help rename our chapter e-newsletter
What can nearly 200 clever communicators come up with on a quest to rename our monthly chapter electronic news bulletin? Let’s find out with this 2-minute poll to rate several proposed names and taglines. Do you have other creative ideas? We can’t wait to hear from...
JOB BOARD
Current job postings for communications professionals in Alaska.
Public Relations Specialist – Southcentral Foundation
Are you inspired by creativity and innovation? Are you successful in collaborating with others to achieve SCFs mission and vision, then this might be the position for you! Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is currently seeking a Senior Public Relations Specialist who will...
Program Coordinator – The Alaska Center Education Fund
The Alaska Center Education Fund is seeking a creative, driven, and organized leader to serve as our Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will work closely with The Alaska Center Education Fund staff to lead the...
Account Executive – Thompson & Co.
Thompson & Co. PR presents a unique opportunity to join the agency at a mid-career position in its Anchorage office. The agency seeks an experienced communicator for a full-time account executive position that will support day-to-day work on some of the most...