33. From Journalism to Public Relations with Melissa Monroe-Young, APR

Season finale! Listen in as Melissa wraps up season five by passing the mic to Melissa Monroe-Young, APR to speak on transitioning careers from journalism to public relations.About Melissa:Melissa has worked as a journalist for over 15 years and transitioned into PR in 2008. She works in the Marketing & Strategic Communications team at Northwest Vista College and stays busy in her community and with her family. Topics covered: - Making the transition from journalism to public relations- The benefits of accreditation- Misconceptions about journalists and PR professionals- Advice for young communications professionalsActions to take:- Get involved in a trade association- Dig deep to find the best stories and make them newsworthy- Take a course on journalism to strengthen your PR skills- Get the education you need- Get rid of the spinResources mentioned: - Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know- National Association of Black Journalists- National Association of Hispanic Journalists- Public Relations Society of America- AP Stylebook- MVW Communications- PR Pro Gear