What Can Membership in PRSA Do for You?
Join a vibrant community of public relations practitioners who count on PRSA for their professional needs. Our members represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.
PRSA is the world’s leading advocate for public relations and communications professionals. As a member of our community, you will meet others, engage with experts, learn new public relations and communications strategies, shape your communications career, and have opportunities to participate in networking and leadership at the local and national levels.
National and Chapter Dues
$267 annual national dues plus a one-time $65 initiation fee
$50 chapter dues per year
$25 chapter dues per year for associate (PRSSA graduates, full-time graduate students) and retired members
All dues are handled by and paid to PRSA national.
Complete dues and application information are online here.
Membership Eligibility
Join a vibrant community of public relations professionals. Our members represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.
National membership options are based on your experience in the profession:
Do you have three or more years’ experience in public relations? Join as a Member. $267 annual dues; a $65 initiation fee may apply.
Do you have one to two years’ experience in public relations? Join as an Associate Member 2. $162 annual dues.
Do you have less than one years’ experience in public relations? Join as an Associate Member 1. $122 annual dues.
Were you a PRSSA member? And did you graduate within the past two years? Join as an Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate. $67 annual dues.
Are you a full-time graduate student working toward a public relations degree? Join as an Associate Member, Graduate Student. $67 annual dues.
Are you part of an organization that has eight or more individuals interested in joining? A group membership offers special benefits and discounted rates on first year dues. Contact groupmemberships@prsa.org for more information.
Ready to join?
Join a vibrant community of public relations practitioners who count on PRSA for their professional needs. Our members represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.
PRSA is the world’s leading advocate for public relations and communications professionals. As a member of our community, you will meet others, engage with experts, learn new public relations and communications strategies, shape your communications career, and have opportunities to participate in networking and leadership at the local and national levels.
Stay on Top of Emerging Trends and Industry News.
- PRSA Issues and Trends delivers daily industry trends straight to your inbox.
- Public Relations Tactics award-winning flagship newspaper.
- The Strategist magazine delivers executive-level competitive insight.
- Public Relations Journal, an online journal showcasing original research .
Extend Your Network While Increasing Your Knowledge.
- Chapters deliver your membership experience in your local community.
- Professional Interest Sections focus on issues, trends and research in specialized practice areas and industries.
- PRSA LinkedIn Group. Seek expert advice from peers and grow your network.
- RFP Exchange. Search or post your own RFPs to grow your business opportunities.
- College of Fellows, an elite group of practitioners with 20 or more years of experience.
- PRSSA. Connect with the world’s largest public relations organization for college students.
- Leadership. build your experience and reputation through volunteer leadership.
- MyPRSA. access and manage your Member-only benefits including our directories and e-groups.
Keep Learning and Stay Competitive.
- Members-only database of case studies, articles and research.
- Professional Development preferred pricing for PRSA members to our seminars, boot camps, webinars, teleseminars and conferences.
- Conferences. Learn new strategies and network with peers at conferences held nationally and for specialized practice areas including social media.
- Jobcenter. Make your next career move, receive job alerts and access career advice.
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Distinguish yourself and gain a professional edge with the only professional public relations certification program.
- Mentoring. Receive the career guidance you need from seasoned professionals.
- Awards. Be recognized for your excellence and accomplishments through the profession’s most prestigous awards programs including Silver Anvil.
Expand Your Options With Members-Only Offers.
Log in to MyPRSA to participate in these programs.
- Insurance for Members and Chapters. Receive preferred rates on insurance for yourself, your family and your business.
- Financial Planning Assistance for Members and Chapters. Complimentary access to financial planning assistance and personal finance articles.
- Bank of America Credit Card. Every time you use your card, you support the research, education, and scholarship work of the PRSA Foundation.
- FedEx and FedEx Office. Save up to 27% on select FedEx(R) shipping and business services.
- Budget and Avis Car Rentals. Enjoy special rates with Budget and Avis.
