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PRSA Associate Membership

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PRSA brings together public relations and communications professionals who work worldwide, in nearly every practice area from sports and entertainment to government and investor relations, in corporations, nonprofits and agencies. Joining this network is your first step to success.

As a PRSSA member, you are eligible to join PRSA as an Associate Member up to five months before or two years after you graduate. Associate Member dues are only $67 — a savings of $200 per year. PLUS, you will also receive a free, one-year membership in PRSA's New Professionals Section to help you network and learn from peers facing similar challenges.

To join PRSA, click on the button below and sign in with your PRSSA account username and password. Once signed in, click on My Dues tab. If you are currently eligible for the PRSA Associate Membership, you will see the blue ‘Join PRSA’ button. Click on it and follow the steps to complete the process!

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Benefits

The benefits of PRSA Associate Membership are many and include the following:

PRSA Chapters

Whether you stay near to home after graduation or move to a new city, the nearest PRSA Chapter is your new community of mentors, colleagues and friends. Find support from professionals who know the area, the media and the business and employment opportunities. You may join a PRSA Chapter when you join PRSA National, or you can wait until you know where you will be settling down.

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Other Professional Interest Sections

As a member of a PRSA Section, you have access to insider industry information that is critical in today’s highly competitive workforce. Sections offer programs and face-to-face networking events that keep you connected with those in your specialty and on top of the latest public relations best practices.

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New Professionals Section

Membership in the New Professionals Section — a subgroup of PRSA for members who are new to the profession — is a distinction that demonstrates your confidence and desire to succeed. Networking with peers who are sharing your challenges is the best way to assess and accelerate your career advancement. Through newsletters, mentoring, podcasts, webinars and in-person events tailored for new professionals, build critical knowledge and skills.

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Member-only Benefits

Keep your access to PRSA member-only benefits, such as the PRSA Member Directory, free Silver and Bronze anvil case studies, leadership tools, professional development discounts and news and intelligence.

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