Office of Public Relations
The Office of Public Relations at Portland Community College amplifies PCC’s story by creating engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms. Through media relations, strategic communications and collaborations with local and national outlets, the team enhances PCC’s visibility, supports key initiatives and promotes the value of community colleges through Op-Eds, advertorials, and college-wide communications.
Analytics
The Office of Public Relations manages the news and media relations to support the brand experience in the digital space.
October Media & Web
Read the complete October media roundup.
Most viewed features from pcc.edu published in the past quarter (July 1 – Sept. 30).
Brianna Mascaro keeps local hospital running as a biomedical equipment tech
PCC alum Brianna Mascaro loves her her work maintaining critical medical equipment at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, Washington. Despite initially postponing her dream due to family responsibilities, she eventually pursued her education with PCC’s Electronic Engineering Technology Program.
‘Discover Manufacturing’ class tours one of West Coast’s largest ship repair yards
Eleven lucky students toured Vigor Industrial and the Swan Island shipyard to showcase the rewarding careers that await them in the manufacturing industry. They visited Vigor’s bays and dry dock, PCC’s Swan Island Maritime Welding Training Center and the U.S. Navy hospital ship “Mercy,” which is docked for repairs.
PCC grad aims to compete in adaptive sports at 2025 Invictus Games
PCC alum and medically retired Marine Christopher Bryde will compete at the Vancouver Whistler 2025 Invictus Games. When he returned to Portland after serving in the military and being injured, he enrolled at PCC, getting the support he needed to readjust to civilian life and cope with his new abilities.
Featured Campaigns
This academic year, professionals in the Office of Public Relations will complete hundreds of projects in support of college initiatives and priorities. Part of the team’s work includes overseeing communications campaigns that highlight important projects and work at PCC. Below are the campaigns for 2024-25.
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept-Oct.)
Highlighted four stories of Latino alums, students and staff that represented the power of PCC and the success this community has with the college. This resulted in nearly 1,700 views, two local media stories and 3,000 engagements on X.com. See the results.
Center of Semiconductor Excellence (2024)
Positioning PCC as a leader in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor training by increasing awareness of PCC’s accessibility, affordability and support services in the field. Campaign is currently underway.
2025 Graduates & Commencement (2024-25)
Showcase the top students planning to graduate next June, 2025. This series of stories feature our soon-to-be graduates and their degrees, skills and variety of backgrounds and talents. Campaign is currently underway.
Impactful Alumni (2024-25)
PCC’s alums are making a difference in the community. These series of articles and media spotlight the ways these grads give back and support the greater Portland area. Campaign is currently underway.
Cascade Festival of African Films
This campaign will occur in February & March of 2025.
CTE Month
This campaign will occur in February of 2025.
Community College Month
This campaign will occur in April of 2025.
Media Relations
PCC’s Office of Public Relations is in charge of coordinating all official media outreach for the college. The team serves as the point of contact for all members of the media as well as any PCC employees wishing to promote their accomplishments, special projects or programs. Coming soon: Media training and project form for employees.
Resources for Media
Coming soon!
- Speaker’s Bureau
- Contact Details
- Stock Photos & PCC Highlight Reel
- Key Issues
- Executive Leadership
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Marketing Communications
The Office of Marketing and Communications leads college branding and various marketing outreach efforts to promote programs at PCC. It offers guidelines, tools, and services to help you meet your communication goals.