PRIA NSW Emerging Practitioners Group kicks off 2018 with fresh blood
Announcement posted by 360PR 20 Mar 2018
20 March 2018
For Immediate Release
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PRIA NSW Emerging Practitioners Group kicks off 2018 with fresh blood
The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) New and Emerging Practitioners Group (NEPG) in NSW has bolstered its ranks to an impressive eight-strong committee this year.
After scouting for the industry’s best and brightest, the NEPG has welcomed Naomi Rheinberger, Communications Manager at Hidden Characters of the M&C Saatchi Group; Rachel King, Account Manager at 360 PR; Zana Ilijazi, Junior Account Manager at Niche Marketing Group; Nikki Labourne, Events & Communication Executive at Virgin Mobile; Charles Constantinou, Digital Marketing & PR Coordinator at Buzz Web Media; and Olivia Stuckey, PR Assistant, at Niche Marketing Group.
The six new members join incumbent team; Maya Ivanovic, Senior Account Executive at Palin Communications; and April Rose, Senior PR & Social Account Manager at Niche Marketing Group – the newly appointed Chair of the NEPG.
Previous members of the NSW committee are undertaking exciting new ventures with outgoing Chair Ishtar Schneider promoted to Account Director at Palin Communications and appointed to the PRIA NSW Council; and Hannah Rayment, Senior Account Manager at Weber Shandwick Australia, has stepped into the role of Vice President with local Australian charity Communities for Communities.
Rose said the new committee brings together diverse talent from across the communications industry to enrich the professional support the NEPG offers for younger practitioners.
“The NEPG is an enthusiastic PRIA subcommittee, focused on providing a vital link to industry for up-and-coming communications practitioners and students. We aim to drive industry engagement and education, connect like- minded young professionals, and foster relationships with industry leaders through dedicated events and programs. We are delighted to welcome our new committee members as we look to further our offering in 2018,” said Rose.
Samara Kitchener, PRIA NSW President said, “PRIA is committed to offering meaningful support and development opportunities for young communications professionals. Initiatives like the NEPG are key to the growth of our industry and fostering a new generation of emerging talent. We look forward to a fantastic year of NEPG events."
The first PRinks networking event for 2018 will be held on Thursday 19 April, sponsored by award-winning agency One Green Bean. Other events, including a workshop titled ‘Staying Sane when Starting Out’ and a PRinks ‘Christmas in July’ party, are also tipped for later this year.
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For more information or imagery, please contact:
April Rose
Senior PR & Social Account Manager Niche Marketing Group
0401 966 374 april@nichegroup.com.au
About Public Relations Institute of Australia
The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) is the national industry body for public relations and communication professionals in Australia. PRIA represents and provides professional support and recognition to over 4,000 practitioners and more than 100 consultancies nationwide. Since 1949, it has been PRIA's role to promote and enhance professional communication to the broader community. PRIA adheres to the highest standards of ethical practice and represents the best interests of its public relations professional members.