Careers in Communication
While figures vary among specific occupations, overall, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6 percent growth overall in media and communication jobs through 2031.
- 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!