More evidence related to the public relations journey will be seen here. Through posts that complement in-class exercises based on the learnings of public relations, these offer opportunities to showcase the newly acquired skills. These posts will engage critical thinking and highlight new material. From discussing the author to creating small posts, everything in between can be seen here.
This space is used to demonstrate the public relations journey through different types of assignments. Each post will have specific content and will take on different forms of writing, such as press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, and more.
A press release will be submitted to showcase the relaunch of The Omega, Thompson RIver’s University’s official student newspaper. This event marks a new chapter for the newspaper and is expecting to bring in more popularity and awareness.
Looking at important issues arising in British Columbia, the Corporative Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative that is already in existence will become highlighted. This allows the for the new found PR skills to be put to use.
Showcasing an organization depicted in a 1968 film, a media kit will be created to combine every asset of public relations into one assignment. A press release, fact sheet, media assets, and communications plan will be used to demonstrate and accomplish sufficient PR skills.
Being born and raised in a mid-sized town such as Kamloops, there are many stories to tell. I attended South Sahali Elementary which is one of two French immersion schools in town, giving me my ability to speak fluent French. From here, I attended South Kamloops Secondary where I graduated top of my class as an honour roll student on principal’s list, as well as I was given the honour of being named valedictorian and relayed a speech to fellow peers in my graduating class of 2022.
I’m currently in my third year of bachelors in journalism, exploring every opportunity I’m given access to. I’ve always had a passion for writing and never knew how I could turn this into a career, until I discovered journalism and communications and the opportunities for careers that can arise from these degrees. Just this year, I was given the opportunity to work with a non profit to develop their website and write for it, which was a dream come true and my first step forward.
Public relations was a completely new area of expertise for me. I knew the term and had little understanding to what the job entails, until I took my first PR course. It was a new side of journalism to learn about, and an interesting one at the least. It shined light on a new field and introduced new writing techniques for me to take on.
Moving forward through my university experience, I realized that each course I’ve taken has only given me more skill and knowledge towards my professional career. Public relations was never even in my realm before I took the course, and I’m thrilled to be able to continue developing my skills and broaden my horizons.