Careers in Communication

• Social and Digital Media
• Public Relations
• Marketing and Advertising
• Human Resources
• Writing and Publishing
• Meeting and Event Planning
• Politics
• Fundraising
• Sales
• Health Care
• Legal Communication
• Mass Communication and Media Literacy
• International and Intercultural Communication
• Visual Communication

Public Relations Specialist

• Write press releases; organize press conferences and other events; and convince the media that stories about the organization have journalistic merit; work directly for corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations

Meeting/Event Planner

• Make announcements and introduce speakers at programs; compose press releases; write descriptions and biographies for events; create online content about meetings

Social Media Manager

• Analyze patterns of communication; help organizations leverage their brands within social media

Brand Manager

• Supervise the development of communication-intensive campaigns, as well as evaluate ads, commercials, and other marketing materials

Public Affairs

• Promote services and inform the public by creating informative materials; develop news articles by interviewing experts and gathering relevant information

Media Relations Specialist

• Within the public relations profession; build and maintain relationships with media outlets; secure publicity for their company and ensure it receives positive coverage

Digital Marketing Specialist

• Provide creative solutions for brands; determine unique ways to spread awareness about the company and drive product sales; review market trends and identify the target audience

College Alumni and Development Officer

• Develop, coordinate, promote, maintain, and evaluate special events, programs, and projects sponsored by the alumni relations office

Human Resource Specialist

• Prepare compensation and benefits packages, set company policies, maintain employee records, and provide HR procedures to ensure a healthy workplace

News Anchor

• Responsible for gathering information and broadcasting newscasts throughout the day and interviewing guests; following current events and presenting news stories in an informative, interesting, and unbiased manner

eCommerce Marketing Specialist

• Managing the development and maintenance of online stores; developing new marketing strategies based on business analytics

Industry Relations Representative

• Visit the field and conduct routine investigations and inspections; analyze and evaluate information; prepare recommendations; advocate on behalf of the employees in the workplace

Account Manager

• Make sure each department meets the needs of their customers; handle customer complaints and find solutions; ensure clients’ needs are understood and satisfied; build relationships with customers

Carthage alumni hold positions with employers such as:

• GFX International
• Sacramento Kings
• Sprint Corporation
• CareerBuilder
• Prudential Financial
• Peace Corps
• and more!