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The New Professionals Section is for public relations and communication professionals who are new to the profession, having less than five years of experience. With almost 500 members, this community allows you to network with peers that share your professional
commitment and understand the unique challenges that new pros face. Through newsletters, mentoring, and webinars we help you build critical knowledge and skills, which is the best way to accelerate your career advancement.
A message from New Professionals 2024 Section Chair, Katie Lindquist
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Nonmember Resources
*This is a sneak peek at Member Resources. Join this Section for full access.Related Learning
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Anti-Bias & the Role of PR in the Ethical Use of AI
Nov. 10, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The conversation in this webinar will evolve beyond the common debate of whether AI is simply “good” or “bad” and instead explore a more nuanced question: What ethical responsibilities does AI demand of us as communicators? -
Taking Charge of Your Trajectory: Building Mid-Career Skills for Growth
Nov. 12, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Designed specifically for early- and mid-career PR and communications professionals looking to navigate the next stage of their careers, this session moves beyond entry-level basics to focus on long-term growth and advancement. -
Teaching PR Resilience in a Global World: Preparing Communicators for Ethics, Culture and Impact
Nov. 12, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This webinar brings together leaders in advocacy, human services communication, career leadership, youth empowerment and global public relations to explore how communication educators can prepare students to navigate ethical challenges, cultural differences and human-centered impact with strength and adaptability.
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