Many journalists undergo a career transition to public relations and communications roles. While the fields have many differences, the skills journalists develop uniquely position them to thrive in this new career path. This session will outline the speed, accuracy, decision-making and soft skills that make former journalists exceptional communications and PR professionals.
20251114T140020251114T1445America/ChicagoApplying journalism skills to communications careersMany journalists undergo a career transition to public relations and communications roles. While the fields have many differences, the skills journalists develop uniquely position them to thrive in this new career path. This session will outline the speed, accuracy, decision-making and soft skills that make former journalists exceptional communications and PR professionals.Delta Mezzanine 1 (Fri)JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Conventionamber@jea.org
