McKenna Schray, Ph.D., APR

McKenna Schray, Ph.D., APR

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Award-Winning and Accredited Public Relations Educator

  • Education

    • Seton Hall University

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Public Relations
    • Seton Hall University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Public Relations

      Activities and Societies: Vice President of Marketing for Alpha Phi Eta Eta Minor in Legal Studies in Business

    • Seton Hall University

      2015 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Higher Education Leadership
  • Experience

    • Tucson Newspapers

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      Marketing Intern

      -Selected and obtained products from clients to be utilized in photo shoots-Edited layouts and stories-Transcribed audio interviews-Assisted in planning the Tucson Bridal Expo

    • Shobha

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      Public Relations Intern

      -Crafted and edited press releases, pitch letters, and social media content -Special projects included: sourcing, recording inventory, researching competitors, media mentions, and upcoming trends, and complying media lists-Created the company’s first ever marketing archive-Contributed to the company's blog-Planned and executed media events

    • Scholastic

      Sept 2012 - Jan 2013
      Corporate Communications Intern

      -Compiled media lists and clip reports for distribution -Assisted with special events for external and internal audiences-Supported social media efforts-Drafted press materials and conducted media follow-up calls-Maintained the company’s award resume

    • Coyne PR

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Public Relations Intern

      -Created and maintained media lists-Conducted media research-Clients included: ChapStick, Children’s Advil, Red Robin, Chrysler, and Humana

    • Comedy Central

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Corporate Communications Intern

      -Compiled clip reports for internal and external distribution -Maintained archive of viewer feedback -Successfully managed projects in a team setting

    • MTV Networks

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
      Public Affairs Intern

      -Created blog content -Conducted research for interviews, campaigns, and special projects -Provided administrative support to the team

    • Seton Hall University

      Jan 2015 - Oct 2018
      • Associate Director of Engagement & Experience

        Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
      • Media Relations Graduate Assistant

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Seton Hall University

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Adjunct Instructor
    • Seton Hall University

      Aug 2020 - May 2022
      Instructor
    • Caldwell University

      Jan 2023 - May 2023
      Adjunct Instructor
    • New York University

      Aug 2023 - now
      Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Relations
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

      Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
      Oct 2021