Careers in Communication

Below are examples of the types of careers and workplaces available to students with degrees in Communication.Students should visit the Career Services Center in the COAS office of Academic Advising for additional support. Schedule an appointment with a faculty member if you have specific questions about a particular field, internship and career opportunities.

Careers Opportunities

Account Executive
Advertising Copywriter
Art Directors
Columnist
Editor
Editorial Assistant
Event Coordinator
Government Relations Specialist
Greeting Card Writer
Investigative Journalist
Marketing Researchers
Media Managers
Narrator
News Director
Photographer
Press Secretary
Producer-TV Film Theatre
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Representative
Publisher
Radio Announcer
Reporters and Correspondents
Script Writer
Spokesperson
Sports Reporter
Writer/Author

Typical Employers & Work Settings

Advertising Agencies
Corporations
Educational Institutions
Film Agencies
Gaming Industry
Hospitals
Human Resources
Internet Companies
Literary Agencies
Magazine Companies
Marketing Firm Publications
Newspapers
Non-profit Organizations
Private Consulting Firms
Professional Journals
Promotions Departments
Public Relations Firms
Radio Stations
Recording Industries
Research Laboratories
Self-employed
Theaters