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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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2026 PRSA Strategies & Tactics
Women of Impact Summit & Awards
Aug. 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Chicago
The PRSA Strategies & Tactics Women of Impact Summit and Awards celebrate extraordinary women whose leadership, results, and integrity elevate the communications profession. -
AI Pulse: August Briefing
Aug. 10, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Themes include: - AI and hiring – with data from The Harris Poll and Express Employment Professionals, touching on entry level to senior professionals - How to use AI to stand out – with insights on getting past the AI filters and use “old school” techniques to reach hiring humans - AI emerging and essential skills – with a view on communications capabilities needed today and tomorrow -
PRSA 2026 Association/Nonprofit Conference
Aug. 11 – 12, 2026
Grapevine, Texas
Resilience in Uncertainty: Communicating Through Change, Risk, and Complexity
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