Benefits

What Does PRSA Membership Do for You?

Join a vibrant community of public relations practitioners who count on PRSA for their professional needs. Our members represent PR agencies, corporations, associations, government offices, hospitals, independent practitioners, military organizations, nonprofits, professional services firms and schools. We are not only representative of all sorts of industries, but all levels of professionals — from very junior to extremely seasoned.

PRSA is the world’s leading advocate for public relations and communications professionals. As a member of our community, you will meet others, engage with domain experts, learn new PR and communications strategies, shape your communications career and have opportunities to participate in networking and leadership events at local and national levels.

PRSA Brings You Emerging Trends & Industry News

Our members receive series of exclusive, award-winning publications (print and online) that inform, educate, post new jobs and eventually create a useful reference library.

Issues & Trends delivers daily industry trends straight to your inbox
Public Relations Tactics – monthly issues newspaper
The Strategist – executive level competitive insights
Public Relations Journal – web journal of original research

Extend Your Network While Increasing Your Knowledge.

Chapters deliver your membership experience in your local community.
Professional Interest Sections focus on issues, trends and research in specialized practice areas and industries.
PRSA LinkedIn Group. Seek expert advice from peers and grow your network.
Independent Practitioners Network (IPN) where sole practitioners can network and share best practices.
Young Professionals Network (YPN) lets new PR pros explore current topics and problem-solve workplace issues.
College of Fellows, an elite group of practitioners with 20 or more years of experience.
Leadership. Build your experience and reputation through volunteer leadership.
MyPRSA. Access and manage your members-only benefits including our directories and online discussion forums.

Keep Learning & Stay Competitive.

Access to more than 50 free live and on-demand Professional Development webinars at any time.
Discounts on other virtual programs and in-person events, including the PRSA International Conference.
Members-only database of Case Studies, Articles and Research.

Accelerate Your Career.

Jobcenter. Make your next career move, receive job alerts and access career advice.
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Distinguish yourself and gain a professional edge with the only professional public relations certification program.
Mentoring. Receive the career guidance you need from seasoned professionals.
Awards. Be recognized for your excellence and accomplishments through the profession’s most prestigious awards programs, including the Silver Anvil Award.

More Savings with Members-Only Benefits & Services

PRSA has negotiated advantageous rates for essential personal and business services that deliver savings to your bottom-line!

Insurance – Preferred individual, family and business packages.
Media monitoring services – Check out special offers by DigiClips and Newscactus.
Comprehensive relocation services – Personal, employee and office relocations.
Financial Planning Assistance – Complimentary assessments for Members and Chapters
FedEx and FedEx Office – Select shipping and business/printing is discounted up to 27%.
Budget and Avis Car Rentals – Avis and Budget offer special rates to PRSA

Instant Employee Training!

Make PRSA Boston membership part of your Employee Benefits program! Enhance job performance. Cultivate leadership. Ensure that best practices are coming back to benefit your organization!

“I became active in PRSA Boston to be around the best in the PR industry to network, learn and discuss the latest in our ever-changing industry, from crisis communications to media relations to social media.“
Doug Haslem2022 President