School-Specific Resources

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• • American Marketing Association
  • www.marketingpower.com
• Tags: Kogod School of Business, Marketing, Marketing (KSB), Public Relations, School of Communication

  The American Marketing Association (AMA) was established in 1937 by visionaries in marketing and academia. Today, the AMA has grown to be one of the largest marketing associations in the world, with more than 30,000 members who work, teach and study in the field of marketing across the globe. AMA is the trusted go-to resource for marketers and academics. Its website provides a Career Resource Center with job postings.

• • Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • www.afpnet.org
• Tags: Career Development, Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  The Association of Fundraising Professionals, the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising, offers professional development opportunities, including training courses and web conferences as well as an online job bank.

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• • Council of Public Relations Firms
  • www.prfirms.org
• Tags: Career Development, Job Searching, Public Relations, School of Communication

  The Council of Public Relations Firms is a membership organization that offers resources for public relations professionals, including a job board, industry research, and events/webinars.

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• • International Association of Business Communicators
  • www.iabc.com
• Tags: Career Development, Job Searching, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, Public Relations

  The International Association of Business Communicators is a worldwide network of business communication professionals. The site contains job postings, industry conferences, and online workshops and seminars.

• • International Special Events Society
  • www.ises.com
• Tags: Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  International Special Events Society is a member organization of special events industry professionals. The site offers a career center, professional development opportunities, and information on becoming a certified special events professional.

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• • Meeting Professionals International
  • www.mpiweb.org/Home
• Tags: Career Development, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  This international foundation features volunteer and job opportunities, as well as articles and case studies on career development and advancing skills in research and technology. Members can network through local chapters.

O

• • O'Dwyer PR
  • www.odwyerpr.com
• Tags: Job Searching, Public Relations, School of Communication

  Provides newsletter and updates about the PR field and links to member-only PR job site, company profiles, and PR-related resources such as the O’Dwyer directories for PR firms, corporate communications, and PR executives (gain free access to company directories through the Career Center).

• • Opportunities in Public Affairs
  • www.opajobs.com
• Tags: Capitol Hill, Congress, Government, Journalism, Politics, Public Relations, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs

  Lists hundreds of current jobs and internships in the Washington, DC area in public relations, government affairs, legislation, and journalism. (Hard copy version is available in the Career Center library.)

P

• • PR Week Jobs
  • prweekjobs.com
• Tags: Job Searching, Public Relations, School of Communication

  PR Week Jobs is a database of public relations and communications jobs. Visitors can apply for jobs, read career-related articles, and manage their resumes through the site.

• • Public Relations Society of America
  • www.prsa.org
• Tags: Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  The Public Relations Society of America is the largest organization of professionals in public relations and communications. There is a student public relations society within the website to help students develop skills and seek out professionals in that field. Jobs, internships, and career resources are also available on the site.

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• • Washington Media Scholars Foundation
  • mediascholars.org
• Tags: Networking, Public Relations, School of Communication, Washington DC, Media

  Based “Inside the Beltway”, the non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)3, Washington Media Scholars Foundation provides the opportunity for college students to gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising field, and to meet — and potentially work for — leaders in the media industry.