{"title":"Josh Watson, Ph.D.","id":"105837","url":"https://www.oc.edu/directory/josh-watson","roles":[{"col1":"Assistant Professor of Communication","role":"Assistant Professor of Communication"}],"img":null,"credentials":[],"phone":"405.425.5527","email":"joshua.watson@oc.edu","bio":"

Communications Specialist

Teaches Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Writing & Production Techniques, Public Relations Case Studies & Strategies, Advertising Principles, Symposium in Public Relations Research & Practice, Public Image & Reputation Management, Writing Across Media, Oral Communication, Business & Professional Communication
Research interests include risk communication by organizational leaders, medium theory, computer-mediated communication, leadership communication, public relations issues, persuasion and influence, media effects, and political communication
Member of the Public Relations Society of America, Communication Graduate Student Association, advisor for OC’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America
Previously worked at one of the top independent public relations firms in the country, where he helped build public support to fund and build a $600 million convention center

“Helping students begin and grow in their careers in public relations has been incredibly fulfilling. I love working at OC because so many companies in this large market come to me for smart, ethical, and strategic students and graduates. I love helping OC students see that growing in faith and attaining professional success are complementary goals."

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