Communication Studies

Career Opportunities

Effective communication seldom occurs naturally. Communication expertise is honed by applying your knowledge through practice and diverse experiences.

If you enjoy studying communication, but have another career path in mind, you will benefit greatly from taking several communication courses as electives. You will broaden your career prospects, increase your self-confidence, and become a more sophisticated communicator. Interpersonal and public-speaking skills are always in high demand in the workplace.

Employment Information

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Career Options

Advertising
  • Marketing specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Account executive
  • Sales manager
  • Media planner
  • Media buyer
  • Creative director
  • Media sales representative
Communication education
  • Language arts coordinator
  • High school speech teacher
  • Forensics/debate coach
  • Drama director
  • College or university professor
Electronic media, radio, television and journalism
  • Broadcasting station manager
  • Director of broadcasting
  • Community relations director
  • Film editor
  • News director
  • News writer
  • Advertising sales coordinator
  • Media buyer
  • Market researcher
  • Actor
  • Announcer
  • Disc jockey
  • News anchor
  • Public relations manager
  • Business manager
  • Account executive
  • Talk show host
Government service and politics
  • Public information officer
  • Speechwriter
  • Legislative assistant
  • Campaign director
  • Research specialist
  • Program coordinator
  • Negotiator
  • Lobbyist
  • Press secretary
Healthcare
  • Health educator
  • School healthcare administrator
  • Medical grants writer
  • Hospital director of communication
  • Clinic public relations director
  • Health communication analyst
  • Research analyst
  • Medical training supervisor
  • Communications manager for health agencies
  • Health personnel educator
  • Medical center publications editor
  • Hospice manager
  • Healthcare counselor
  • Activities director
  • Marketing director
  • Health facility fund raiser
Public relations
  • Publicity manager
  • Advertising manager
  • Marketing specialist
  • Press agent
  • Corporate public affairs specialist
  • Account executive
  • Development officer
  • Fundraiser
  • Membership recruiter
  • Sales manager
  • Media analyst
  • Media planner
  • Creative director
  • Audience analyst
  • News writer
  • Public opinion researcher

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