Unveiling the new YP Logo!

We are very excited to announce the unveiling of the new YP logo!  In conjunction with the goal from this year’s Young Professionals Board to increase the relevance and fun-factor of the organization, we have designed a new logo for our group!  Members of PRSA-LA YP will soon see this new logo on invitations and communications from the organization, and we will be updating the masthead on this blog, as well as the PRSA-LA.org Web site.

But, before we do that, here is a sneak peak:

Let us know what you think!

Why join PRSA-LA YP?

PRSA-LA Young Professionals is a fun, educational and networking opportunity to get to know other young professionals in the industry.  In addition to offering networking opportunities with some of the top PR professionals in Los Angeles , YP offers the following benefits:

• Monthly programs : Held the third Wednesday of each month, these meetings are educational programs relevant to entry and mid-level PR practitioners. Previous topics have included: The Perfect Pitch, How to Succeed in PR, Successful New Business Strategies, and Promoting Your #1 Client – You.
• YP Job Boards : Sent via e-mail every Friday, the YP Job board focuses on new positions available in the Los Angeles area. A mix of entry, mid and senior-level positions are often included.
• Networking Opportunities : Create relationships with peers as well as with experienced and respected industry professionals at monthly educational meetings and informal social mixers.
• Trevett Award : Established in 1991 to honor the memory of Tom Trevett, a co-founder of LA’s YP group, an award is given each year to the Most Outstanding Young Professional. A $1,000 prize is given to the first-place recipient and $500 to the second-place recipient. All young professionals in the greater LA area who are employed full time in public relations, have no more than three years of full-time experience and are in good standing with PRSA-LA are eligible to apply for the award.
• Discounts : Members are eligible for discounted admission to various PRSA-LA-sponsored meetings, conventions and other programs.

Cost 

YP is a free member benefit to all active PRSA-LA members with fewer than three years of experience.  

Monthly meeting costs are $10 for PRSA-LA members; $15 for non-members; and $5 for PRSSA members.