Join ECPRO and connect with a network of PR professionals in this area. Our members work in a variety of jobs, including non-profits, healthcare, financial, advertising, communications, military support, and more. Our meetings are educational and fun. Attend a meeting and make new friends who share similar work experiences, even though their jobs vary.
Membership Benefits
ECPRO membership includes the following services and benefits:
Monthly professional development meetings
Networking and mentorship
Membership in the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), which represents PR organizations from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and northwest Florida
Universal representation in the North American Public Relations Council (NAPRC)
Regional and local membership directories
Annual Conferences and SPRF Workshops
Annual Professional Achievement Competition and Lantern Award Competition
Universal Accreditation support
Ability to post Public Relations jobs on our website
Membership Types
1) PR Professional (Active or Retired)
$150 Annual Dues – Voting Membership
Open to individuals who devote (or have devoted) at least fifty percent (50%) of their permanent employment to public relations activities and have a minimum of one year of professional experience in the following fields: publicity, advertising, press agency, public affairs, lobbying, issues management, fundraising or development.
2) Group Membership
$250 Annual Dues - Voting Membership
Up to 3 PR Professionals working for the same employer join at the same time under one agency's or organization's name and serve as primary members of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization. The three primary members have voting privileges.
3) Student
$25 Annual Dues – Non-Voting Membership
Open to full-time college students interested in a public relations career.
Professional Development
ECPRO is dedicated to professional development. The ECPRO executive board is committed to devising, formulating, and implementing effective and appropriate communication programs for its members. Once a month, members meet for a luncheon, which provides networking opportunities and features a guest speaker. Speakers address various PR functions and how they relate to their particular business situations.
Community Involvement
ECPRO members are civic-minded and contribute to the local community in a number of ways. For 20 years, one of ECPRO's endeavors was sponsoring the Student Public Relations and Media Competition for students in Okaloosa and Walton counties. These community activities resulted in the creation of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation (ECPR) in 2005. The ECPRR Foundation awards annual scholarships to high school graduating seniors continuing their education in public relations, communication, journalism, or marketing. ECPRO continues to look for opportunities to serve its community.