Why Join?
A benefit of membership in PRSSA is the opportunity to travel to exciting cities across the country to participate in professional and leadership development programs. Each year, PRSSA hosts two national events, and at least 10 regional activities. Recent destinations have included Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Orlando, Baltimore and Nashville.
Travel & Networking Opportunities
National Conference
The PRSSA National Conference offers an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of public relations. Students from around the nation convene each fall for four days of professional development, career advancement, resume critiques, networking opportunities, social events and much more. PRSA and PRSSA hold their conferences concurrently to facilitate networking. [more information]
National Assembly
PRSSA Chapters send members each spring to the National Assembly where everyone participates in advanced leadership training. This event serves as the governing body for the Society as well as the training ground for chapter leaders. During this event bylaw changes are voted on and the new National Committee is elected. One voting delegate from each chapter, along with other chapter leaders interested in leadership training, attend this event. [more information]
Regional Activities
Organized and hosted by PRSSA Chapters at various locations across the country, these spring sessions serve as mini-conferences for our members. Regional Activities provide on a more localized way to meet students and professionals. A traditional regional activity consists of one to three days of sessions and social events. [more information]
JobCenter
When personal connections just are not enough, PRSSA members can search an online database for internship opportunities around the nation. JobCenter is accessible through our Web site only to PRSSA members. [more information]
Affiliation with PRSA
An underlying strength of PRSSA is its relationship with its parent society, PRSA. You will often hear people say that public relations is about ‘who you know.’ And PRSA is the ‘who’ to know. With more than 20,000 members in 124 chapters in the major PR markets of America, the PRSA/PRSSA partnership offers you a vast network of potential employers.
PRSA Associate Membership
Taking part in the PRSA Associate Membership program is the greatest benefit offered to PRSSA’s members. As a graduate and member of PRSSA you have the opportunity to become an Associate Member of PRSA for only $60 per year. Associate Membership can be held for only two years and at the special rate. [more information]
PRSA Relationship Building
Each PRSSA chapter has a parent PRSA chapter. As a member you have the opportunity to be invited to PRSA events, including monthly luncheons and meetings, at little cost. These events open a world of networking and learning. [more information about PRSA Mentor Program]
PRSA New Pros/PRSSA
The New Professionals Group, known as “New Pros,” is designed for professionals in the public relations industry with less than five years experience. It helps members learn how to excel in their public relations careers by offering opportunities to connect with professional colleagues and industry peers through networking events, educational programs and social activities.
As a group within the San Diego chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), “New Pros” also promotes mentoring and interaction with members of PRSA, who are often the leading professionals in the local marketing and communications industry. [visit the New Pros Web site]
