Any experience in PR?

I know this is a 'sports journalism' forum, but I'm wondering if anyone is in sports public relations on here? Or at least are familiar with it?

If so, is it a good field to go into? Would you recommend going into it?

 

Well done, Buck. First lesson in Journalism 101: Don't ask questions that can be answered yes/no.

 

Really?

 

yes.

 

maybe...

 

Wow. The cynicism is deep.

I am in the field. I went to school to be a sports writer but came out in sports PR. The hours can be just as bad, but the travel is better and usually the pay is as well. Working with student-athletes, in my case, is an absolute blast. I've always thought about what-if with writing because I do miss late night deadlines, but the job is more flexible, I get to see more cities and places and I do have my own office.

 

I've only been there twice but the fort in Old San Juan is a must see.

 

groan

 

First rule of PR: Learn to bullshit. Second rule: Learn to spin like mad.

 

First rule of PR: The media is out to get you, so screw with them as best you can.

Second rule of PR: Just because you're paranoid about the media doesn't mean they're not out to get you or your client.

Third rule of PR -- which doubles as Life Rule No. 3 -- Overgeneralizations suck.

 

Tremendously well played, Boom.

 

Thanks Dargan - love your avatar - John Lee was one of the greats. Dusty Baker's favorite musician.