Careers in Communication
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There are several resources that will help you explore career possibilities in Communication.
- Career Outlook (Bureau of Labor Statistics) – What are the career prospects? Not all communication-related careers are found on this list so be sure to check out areas of specialty on NCA’s website.
- Salary (California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office) – How much money can you expect to earn in the various types of Communication careers you might pursue?
The list below is just a small sample of the many career possibilities for communication majors. As with any career, your potential for success will increase as you gain additional experience, advanced education, and other specific skills.
Business
- Arbitrator
- Benefits Administrator
- Chief Negotiator
- Contract Administrator
- Customer Service
- Director of Corporate Communications
- Director of Corporate Relations
- Director of Media Relations
- Foreign Relations Officer (International Business)
- Human Resources
- Labor Relations
- Management
- Mediator
- Media Relations Specialist
- Newsletter Editor
- Office Management
- Personnel Recruiter
- Public Information/Public Affairs Officer
- Sales Manager
- Sales Representative: Accounts
- Sales Representative: Buyer
- Sales Representative: Communication Technology
- Sales Representative: Customer Sales
- Sales Representative: Financial Industry
- Sales Representative: Health Professions
- Sales Representative: Insurance
- Sales Representative: Real Estate
- Sales Representative: Retail
- Speech Writer
- Training and Development
- Translator (International Business)
- Union Representative
- Writing/Editing
Computer/High Tech
- HTML Designer and Programmer
- Multimedia Designer/Producer
- Technical Copywriter
- Trainer
Education
- Admissions Counselor
- College Recruiter
- Development Officer
- Research
- Student Support Services: Admissions
- Student Support Services: Advising
- Student Support Services: Alumni Affairs
- Student Support Services: Development
- Student Support Services: Student Affairs
- Teaching
Government
- Campaign Director
- Conflict Negotiation
- Diplomat
- Elected Official
- Information Officer
- Legislative Assistance
- Legislative Liaison
- Lobbying
- Programming
- Public Administration
- Research Analyst
- Speech Writer
Law
- Contractual
- Corporate
- Defense
- Government
- Law Assistance
- Lobbying
- Mediation
- Nonprofit or Public Interest
- Prosecution
Media
- Camera Person
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Floor Director
- Managing/Directing
- Media Sales
- On-Air Media Talent
- Producing
- Publishing
- Research
- Writing
Nonprofit
- Administration
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Program Coordination
- Volunteer Coordination
- Writing/Editing
Public Relations/Advertising
- Advertising
- Audience Analysis
- Corporate Public Affairs
- Creative Directing
- Development
- Marketing
- Media Analysis/Planning
- Public Opinion Research
- Public Relations
- Writing/Editing
Religious
- Minister
Social Service
- Case Worker
- Investigator
- Researcher
If you want to learn more about the Communication field check out these links to professional organizations and get involved!