The Roles of Journalists, PR and Communications Professionals
With the trial of a former Minneapolis Police Officer charged with the death of George Floyd set to get underway in March, many reporters, editors and photographers have been planning their coverage for months. Extensive media reports may continue for months.
Join Minnesota PRSA’s D&I Officer, Marsha Pitts-Phillips, as she facilitates a conversation with journalists who’ve worked on the frontlines of big trials and are slated to cover the Chauvin trial and a PR pro as a former journalist, will share her insights.
Panelists:
Sheree Curry, Communications Director, University of St. Thomas
Libor Jany, Minneapolis crime reporter for the Star Tribune
Harry Colbert, Editor-in-Chief, North News
Robin Washington, Host of WPR's regional program "Simply Superior" and a producer, journalist and columnist
Facilitator:
Marsha Pitts-Phillips, D&I Officer for Minnesota PRSA and President and Founder of MRPP & Associates Communications, LLC
Presented by Minnesota PRSA
Free for students!
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