Bluegrass PRSA

Drew Mitchell, a junior at WKU, has been named the Guthrie/Mayes Public Relations Student of the Year Award.
 
Mitchell was selected from a pool of applicants submitted to the Louisville public relations firm by department heads at colleges and universities throughout Kentucky. Mitchell and six other semifinalists were asked to submit additional written background and to produce a 1-minute video to explain the strengths they bring to the public relations profession. Four finalists were selected for interviews by Guthrie/Mayes staff along with a series of writing exercises. 

Estes Public Relations, a full-service public relations firm specializing in the culinary, travel and lifestyle industries, is hiring a Public Relations Associate.  To apply, please send your resume to Julie@estespr.com.  No phone calls please.

Public Relations Associate:

• Writing and distributing news releases
• Work one-on-one with client and media
• Researching editorial calendars and developing project ideas
• Manage media research
•  Manage social media outreach for clients

Strong writing skills and two years of public relations or media experience required.

Large regional law firm seeks experienced graphic designer for full-time position in marketing department.  Successful applicant will have experience creating high-end advertisements, brochures, invitations, Power Point presentations and other marketing materials, both for print and electronic mediums.  Experience with email marketing, wordpress blogs and other web-based programs a plus.  Candidates must have the ability to work within the Firm’s design parameters, within a team concept, and be able to manage numerous projects to their deadlines.  Ability to accept direction, but ability to suggest feasible alternatives is a must.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letters and resumes online at http://apply.wyattfirm.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&Filterjobcategoryid=4 

Equal Opportunity Employer

There's a difference between layout and design, yet in today's clipart world where job responsibilities often overlap, that line is becoming increasing blurred. We'll talk about how to take your graphic presentation to another level.

Speaker: Karen Boone of Boone Design

Date: Tuesday, May 8th

Time: 11:30am registration; 12:00pm lunch and program

Location: Kentucky Society of CPAs, 1735 Alliant Ave.

Members: $25

Non-members: $35

This full-time, entry-level position, will work with the Director of Public Relations to help build awareness of Kentucky Farm Bureau, its interests and programs through social media, podcasting and video production.