PR Start by Nick Lucido

I’ve compiled some different resources specifically for public relations students to supplement what we’re learning in the classroom. I’d also like to hear your thoughts and how I can add to this list.

Books You Should Read and Understand

• AP Stylebook
• The New Rules of Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott
• Groundswell by Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff
• What Would Google Do? by Jeff Jarvis
• Toxic Sludge Is Good For You by John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton

Writing Resources

• Newsroom 101
• Journalistics
• Bad Pitch Blog
• Grammar Tips

AP Style Resources

• Newsroom 101
• Discovery Education
• Platform Magazine

Best PR Blogs to Read

• PRSSA Blog
• PRSay by PRSA
• ComPRehension by PRSA
• PR 2.0 by Brian Solis
• Edelman 6 a.m. by Richard Edelman

Career Tips and Advice

• Culpwrit by Ron Culp
• PRSSA Career Resources
• Brazen Careerist
• The Creative Career by Allie Osmar

News Sources

• PRWeek
• Advertising Age
• The New York Times
• PR Newser

Job and Internship Positings

• PRSSA JobCenter — for internships
• PRSA JobCenter — for entry level positions
• Craigslist — start-ups and small companies often utilize Craigslist to post internships and jobs
• Heather Huhman – Web site with more resources for public relations students (also follow her on Twitter –@heatherhuhman)

Communities

• PROpenMic — a place for public relations students, practitioners and faculty to come together, share information and learn
• 20 Something Bloggers — learn from other bloggers and gather best practices from people in other industries and professions