By Gur Tsabar The mainstream media’s gatekeeping is real. It controls the narrative and protects the powerful, sidelining issues like racial justice, labor rights, and international solidarity. If you’re entering PR with a hunger for social change, you’re on the front lines of a battlefield. Let’s talk about hacking this broken system, not just…… Continue reading How Your PR Career Can Drive Social Change by Breaking All the Rules
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Q&A: Aligning Personal and Corporate Political Beliefs
Q. I’m graduating in May and hope to join an enlightened company that matches or at least accepts my political beliefs. Is that realistic these days or should I try to avoid it all together? -KG A. There probably is no better time to set a career goal that doesn’t necessarily conflict with your political…… Continue reading Q&A: Aligning Personal and Corporate Political Beliefs
Unless You’re a Masochist, Avoid Polarizing Social Media Engagement
A few decades ago when the political world was far more civil, I covered government and politics for a small newspaper in southern Indiana. It was a great job since I met and interviewed hundreds of elected officials and political candidates. When it was time to move on, my two strongest references came from the…… Continue reading Unless You’re a Masochist, Avoid Polarizing Social Media Engagement
Political PR Jobs
During a visit to Washington, D.C. last week, I met a number of public relations professionals who are engaged in a variety of exciting jobs related to the political process. They love what they’re doing–ranging from agency public affairs jobs to lobbyists and Capitol Hill staffers. Like the late Tim Russert and Tony Snow whose careers were launched…… Continue reading Political PR Jobs