Careers in Communication

You might be wondering, "What kind of job or career could I get with a degree in Communication?" The following is a list of those jobs and careers, separated by degree emphasis — for Communication Studies, and Journalism and Digital Media.

Advertising

• Advertising Specialist
• Copy Writer
• Creative Director
• Media Buyer
• Media Planner

Business

• Benefits Administrator
• Buyer
• Customer Service Representative
• Executive Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Internal Consultant
• Labor Relations Negotiator
• Personnel Recruiter
• Public Information Officer

Government and Politics

• Campaign Director
• Diplomat
• Elected Official
• Government Affairs Coordinator
• Legislative Assistant
• Political Reporter
• Program Coordinator
• Public Information Office Writer
• Research Specialist

communication Education

• Alumni Officer
• Debate Coach
• Director of College News
• Drama Teacher
• Education Researcher
• Educational Administrator
• Educational Fundraiser
• Educational Tester
• Language Arts Coordinator
• Motivational Speaker
• School Counselor
• Tour Guide
• University Professor

Marketing

• Digital Marketing Manager
• Events Planner
• Market Researcher
• Marketing Communication Manager
• Product Manager

Journalism

• Author
• Columnist
• Editor
• Foreign Correspondent
• Managing Editor
• Media Interviewer
• Newscaster
• Reporter
• Script Writer
• Technical Writer

New Media

• Game Designer
• Graphic Designer
• New Media Researcher
• Social Media Marketing Specialist
• Web Developer

Public Relations

• Account Coordinator
• Company Spokesperson
• Corporate Communications Director
• Corporate Public Affairs Specialist
• Crisis Manager
• Lobbyist
• Media Relations Officer
• Publicity Manager

Media and Broadcasting

• Actor
• Advertising Sales Coordinator
• Announcer
• Casting Director
• Comedy Writer
• Community Relations Director
• Director of Broadcasting
• Film Director
• Film/Tape Librarian
• Floor Manager
• News Anchor
• News Writer
• Producer
• Radio DJ
• Talk Show Host
• Technical Director
• Trasmitter Engineer

Health Communication

• Clinic Public Relations Director
• Health Care Counselor
• Hospital Director of Communication
• Medical Center Publications Editor
• Medical Grants Writer
• Medical Training Supervisor
• Research Analyst
• School Health Care Administrator

Law

• Corporate Lawyer
• District Attorney
• Legal Educator
• Legal Reporter
• Legal Researcher
• Legal Secretary
• Mediation and Negotiation Specialist
• Private Practice Lawyer
• Public Defender

Social and Human Services

• Community Affairs Liaison
• Human Rights Officer
• Park Service Public Relations Specialist
• Public Administrator
• Social Worker
• Recreation Supervisor

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