News

Crisis Communications – The First 48 Webinar – April 17

Crisis Communicators have two critical time periods in which to respond to the media and shape public perception, the first 48 minutes and the first 48 hours of a crisis situation. Join Scott Tranchemontagne of Montagne Communications, who will review recent crisis scenarios where the “First 48” was handled very well – and where it was not.

About YankeePRSA

The Yankee Chapter is composed of approximately 110 public relations professionals who work in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The Yankee Chapter meets every other month for professional development sessions and networking opportunities. Meetings feature seminars, prominent speakers, workshops and discussions on various topics and issues of interest to those who practice public relations. The sessions also provide the opportunity for professionals at all levels to improve and refresh their skills and to meet and converse with colleagues from throughout northern New England.

Programs

Measurement Base Camp – May 16

Most communications professionals have listened to at least one, if not many, lectures on how to do measurement right. The challenge is, once they’ve heard the theory, how do they implement it at their place of work?

PRXNE June 7, 2019

PRSA Southeastern New England is excited to welcome the northeast’s best and brightest communicators to the Ocean State for PRXNE 2019, the PRSA Northeast District annual conference, in Provident on June 7.

Announcements

Apply now for the 2019 Yankee Chapter PRSA Scholarship

The 2019 Yankee Chapter PRSA Scholarship, sponsored by EdvestinU, will be presented this year to an undergraduate student who will achieve “sophomore,” “junior,” or “senior” grade level by fall 2019, or to a graduate student, at an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont.

Congratulations to our newest APR

Congratulations to Jon Boroshok, a member of the Communications and Public Relations faculty at Southern New Hampshire University! He is our latest chapter member who has achieved APR after successfully completing the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations and certification from the Universal Accreditation Board.

Jobs

Director of Academic Communication — SNHU

3/23/2019 — Southern New Hampshire University is currently seeking a Director of Academic Communications. The Director of Academic Communication promotes internal culture through clear, transparent communication, while supporting Global Campus Academics’ thought leadership presence and reputation for academic quality internally and externally.

Production Assistant — Heatwood Media

2/19/2019 — Heartwood Media seeks an entry-level Production Assistant. On production days you’ll act as a PA, Grip or Audio person and an assistant editor when we’re not in the field. The role will vary
depending on the production schedule and your skills.