With these first few weeks of school being back in public relations world we are all very excited to be hearing about hopefully joining the public relations world in the next few months. I’ve known Amy Paul for over a year by being a part of PRSSA on Whitewater campus. When Paul came to speak to our Tactics II class she came with a great deal of energy and excitement when speaking about her new job. Paul graduated Whitewater in Spring of 2011.
Although, it took her a few months to guarantee a job after college she is now happy and working at the Milwaukee County Executive in the public relations field. Paul’s job consists of social media management, press release/media advisor, monitor media coverage, plan major events, and constituent letters. The main point of her job is to always be ready to manage whatever is thrown at her throughout her day. If something negative is spoken about the County Executive, Paul is in charge of correcting the problem and find a solution. When I asked Paul what her favorite part of her job, she said that she enjoys how it is constantly busy, she’s able to multitask, and enjoys the fast pace that is provided to her.
Amy gave great advice about how to be involved on campus through organizations such as PRSSA, where she was secretary, professional development chair, regional activity coordinator, and PRSSA 2010 National conference she attended. Paul believed that being a part of Whitewater’s PRSSA program created a great deal of networking availability and for her to acquire excellent writing experience.
Social media is very important in the public relations world of today. Paul was able to stress how important it was to keep updated on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and to update your own personal blog. Having an online portfolio of all the work one does shoes that one is proficient in writing and has the skills to manage an internet site.
Having Amy Paul come to speak to our class was truly a great motivation for those of us graduating in the spring to start to get motivated to look for jobs. Make sure to follow Paul @AP2005.
Have a great day!
Becky Courtney
