What can I do with a major in Communication?
Reporters gather information about newsworthy events, conduct interviews, organize the material and write the story according to established style and format.
Public Relations Specialists prepare and distribute fact sheets, news releases, photographs, films, etc. to media representatives and others who want to obtain information about their organizations.
Related occupations:
| Actor/Actress |
Advertising Worker |
Announcer |
| Audiologist |
Audio/Visual Librarian |
Broadcast Technician |
| Columnist |
Commentator |
Copywriter |
| Disc Jockey |
Editor |
Event Coordinator |
| Fundraiser |
Film correspondent |
Graphic Artist |
| Journalist |
Lecturer |
Government Relations Specialist |
| Media Specialist |
Lobbyist |
Political Scientist |
| Publisher |
Press Secretary |
On Line Content Developer |
| Music Director |
Speech Writer |
Producer (Film, TV) Proofreader |
| Reporter |
News Photographer |
Public Relations Specialist |
| Television Director |
Salesperson/Manager |
Research Library Technician |
| Video Engineer |
Volunteer Coordinator |
Speech-Language Pathologist |
Possible employers of Communication majors:
| Schools |
State/Federal Government |
| Hospitals |
Newspapers |
| Radio Stations |
Public Relations Firms |
| Libraries |
Banks |
| Television Stations |
Telecommunications Organizations |
| Non-Profit Organizations |
Colleges/Universities |
Skills important for Communication majors:
- Attentive listener, clarification, questioning and responding
- Ability to analyze, interpret and appropriately convey physical and social events and behaviors to others
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Relate well to people of varying backgrounds
- Respond quickly and effectively to unexpected circumstances
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
Personal attributes important for Communication majors:
- Creative, imaginative, and independent
- Versatility and self-confidence
- Ability to maintain poise and composure under close public scrutiny and criticism
Related activities for Communication majors:
- Do an internship
- Work part-time or as a volunteer for a radio or television station, printing or publishing firm, advertising agency, newspaper or neighborhood newsletter
- Perform fundraising for a community agency or charitable organization
- Join a professional association
- Participate in election campaigns
- Work as a student assistant in the communication department
- Work as a freelance writer
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Professional Associations:
- Society for Technical Communication, Inc.
- National Association of Broadcasters
- Radio-Television News Directors Association
- Women in Communication Inc.
- Society of Professional Journalism
- Public Relations Society of America
- National Academy for Television Arts and Sciences
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