PRSA, as a professional society, offers benefits that are designed for and delivered to you as an individual member. Many of these are included in your membership at no cost, while others are available at reduced member rates.
Advance as a Professional
Stay ahead of the latest trends, hear experts in related fields, understand the latest measurement and evaluation research and prepare yourself for the future of the profession:
- Choose from National seminars, teleseminars, conferences, as well as the annual International Conference. For details, refer to the Calendar of Events, or the Professional Development Resources Guide, which is inserted quarterly in Public Relations Tactics.
- Consider our e-Learning On Demand programs.
- PRSA Chapters also offer programs to help you develop professionally. Visit their Web sites for details.
- Traveling? Pay member rates on conferences offered by public relations organizations around the world that are part of the Global Alliance.
Apply for APR Accreditation, the only professional certification program open to public relations professionals.
Be Informed About Current PR Strategies, Issues and Trends
Tactics and Strategist
PRSA's two major publications, the monthly newspaper Public Relations Tactics and the quarterly magazine for executive-level public relations professionals The Strategist, are timely sources of what's new in public relations.
Public Relations Journal
The Public Relations Journal, published quarterly, is an open-access peer-reviewed, electronic research journal facilitating the transfer of knowledge from the educational community to the professional community.
PRSA Issues and Trends
This news monitoring report covers industry trends, advocacy and other issues impacting the profession and the professional. PRSA Issues and Trends is e-mailed to members each business day.
Manage Your Career
JobCenter
The JobCenter matches employers with public relations professionals and provides a forum for members to post their resumes. With a new pricing structure in place for members and newly created features as of April 2008, posting job listings to PRSA's Web site is a great value. Also visit PRSA Chapter job sites.
Blue Chip Expert
Using Blue Chip Expert, an online 'job networking' service, consultants, contractors and interim executives gain access to engagements that meet their specific requirements and expertise. BCE gives hiring managers access to a database of consultants and helps with the search and interview process.
RFP Exchange
Search Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities at the RFP Exchange, a forum to match up public relations professionals with organizations seeking public relations expertise. Or, post your RFP.
Mentoring by the College of Fellows
The College of Fellows Mentoring Program provides guidance from Accredited professionals with 20 or more years of experience.
Mentoring in the New Professionals Affinity Group
Members of the New Professionals Affinity Group may take advantage of mentoring services offered by the group.
Build Your Professional Network
Through membership in one of our more than 100 Chapters, you can be a pivotal member of your local public relations community, developing new professional contacts and opportunities.
Join a Professional Interest Section or become a part of PRSA's New Professionals Affinity Group, for those with three or less years of experience in public relations.
College of Fellows
Members with 20 or more years of experience in public relations may apply to be a member of the College of Fellows.
Contact other members with the online membership directory, which lets you search by criteria. (Members' contact information is expressly intended for informational purposes or to communicate informally with other members, but is not to be used for commercial or research purpose whatsoever.)
Research Services to Help with Your Campaigns and Projects
Through the Professional Resource Center, PRSA members have access to:
PRC Search, an editorial database that includes past articles from our publications as well as summaries of thousands of Anvil award winning public relations campaigns.
Industry resources or book recommendations.
Awards: Be Recognized for Your Work
PRSA offers the prestigious Anvils as well as individual award programs. The Silver and Bronze Anvil Awards recognize public relations programs and public relations tactics for excellence in the profession. Through its various awards programs, PRSA recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession during their careers.
Be a Leader Through PRSA
PRSA membership opens challenging and rewarding avenues to leadership, ranging from local involvement to national visibility. Leadership positions are available through Chapters, Professional Interest Sections, and national committees. PRSA members may also participate as delegates in the PRSA Assembly, the Society's governing body.
MemberNet
MemberNet is the members-only web site that allows members to update their contact information, renew their membership, search the membership directory, search the PRC Search database for research questions, view details of special members-only offers, and access e-Groups. You can also access member resources which includes an executive summary of the most recent member survey, PRSA financials, and more.
Benefit from Exclusive Members-Only Offers
For more information about these offers or to participate, log in to MemberNet and click on Member Benefits. Questions? Contact Member Services at 212-460-1400 or e-mail us.
Office Products with Office Depot
Office Depot offers PRSA members special online prices for select Office Depot products. Note: The special pricing is for products ordered online only.
DHL Express Shipping
PRSA members can take advantage of discounts of up to 25% for domestic shipments and 31% for international shipments through PRSA's DHL Partner Savings Program.
Insurance
PRSA's business insurance includes communications/media Liability Errors & Omissions protection for communications/media professionals whose services include advising on public relations, marketing and advertising issues. Coverage includes public speaking professionals.
Credit Card
Apply for the PRSA credit card that will demonstrate the pride you take in membership. By using the card you support the valuable work of the PRSA Foundation.
