Most people think that a degree in communications just limits you to careers in media such as broadcasting and journalism, but this is a very broad major that can land you a job in numerous fields. Communications majors develop strong written and verbal skills, as well as interpersonal and public speaking skills. Here are 11 careers that any communications major can go for.
1. Human Resources
They are usually responsible for interviewing and recruiting employees or take care of employee matters such as training, orientation, payroll and benefits. The higher up human relations employees, like directors or managers, direct and plan any managerial functions of an organization.
2. Event Planner
Event planners are very organized and know how to get the job done. They can plan events like meetings, weddings, parties or conventions. There are many different categories to planning an event, such as research, which can be anything from how many guests will attend the event to possible outcomes; development, which involves imagining what is needed to make the event a success; and coordination, where you would have to do things like locate a venue, find decorations and entertainment and hire a caterer.
3. Public Relations
A PR consultant is basically the person that stands between the client and the public. This means they’re the spokesperson for the client when it comes to press releases, speeches or interviews, to help the client maintain their image.
4. Marketing Director
Marketing directors are the ones who plan and direct marketing strategies in order to boost profit for products and services.
5. Chief Marketing Officer
CMO’s inspect the planning, execution and the development of a company’s marketing and advertising actions. Some of their responsibilities are public relations, advertising and marketing communications.
6. Campaign Director
Campaign directors are in charge of putting together a strategic plan for a campaign. They watch over the whole campaign. These can be campaigns for anything from mayor, senator, even for the President!
7. Social and Human Services
Professionals such as social workers and counselors fit into this category. In order to pursue a career in social and human services, you must be a strong communicator, willing to help people, have patience, compassion and be open minded.
8. Mediation Specialist
Mediation specialists are in charge of keeping the peace between two conflicting parties. Basically you will have to help parties find a way to reach an agreement.
9. News Reporter
They are in charge of providing information, creating stories and producing articles for news or radio stations.
10. Editor
Editors are the ones who revise any spelling, grammar and punctuation errors in content for magazines, newspapers and websites
11. Brand Manager
Brand managers are responsible for developing brand strategies for a product or service. They also have to do research for said brand. Then they report back to the marketing staff to explain what they've researched and how will it increase sales.
In order to pursue these careers, you will most likely have to take
classes for business, marketing/advertising, psychology, human
relations/services, criminal justice or in law.
