Communications Department Home Page Use your college years to develop
your talents in a variety of media fields and/or engage yourself in
multiple opportunities for public speaking, debate and persuasion, and
working with people.
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student
that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular
communications jobs today.
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What Is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular communications jobs today.
Business
Job Titles: Corporate Sales, Management,
Distributor, Human Resources/Personnel, Advertising Representative,
Labor Relations, Public Relations, Customer Service, Training and
Development
Potential Employers: Advertising Agencies, Retail Stores, Trade Associations, Human Resource Departments or Firms
Strategies:
- Consider a minor or double major in a business field
- Pursue graduate programs for best opportunities
- Develop strong oral and written communication skills
- Participate in team-building opportunities
- Obtain internships to gain experience
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Radio
Job Titles: Sales,
Programming, Reporter, Editor, Producer, Promotion Manager, Promotions
Agent, Radio Personality, News/Weather/Sports Anchor, Audience Analyst
Potential Employers: National and Local Radio
Strategies:
- Obtain experience with campus or local radio
- Pursue opportunities for reporting in various media areas
- Volunteer to announce sports/intramural events
- Gain expert knowledge of a variety of music and artists
- Demonstrate imagination, spontaneity, humor, and verbal skills
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Newspaper/Magazine
Job Titles: Reporter, Editor, Advertising Sales,
Circulation Agent, Layout & Design, News Graphics, Photographer,
Administrative, Production, Critic, Publisher
Potential Employers: Newspapers, Publishing Companies: Magazines, Educational, Professional
Strategies:
- Obtain internships with local/regional newspapers
- Work with college newspaper/yearbook/newsletters
- Join professional journalism associations
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Develop excellent grammar and written communication
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Television
Job Titles: Programming-Production,
News/Weather/Sports Anchor, Advertising Sales, Reporter, Editor,
Promotions Agent, Promotion Manager, Administrator, Audience Analyst
Potential Employers: Television Networks
Strategies:
- Secure internships at local/regional television studios
- Gain skills in speech/debate and community assessment
- Demonstrate diplomacy, assertiveness, and creativity
- Obtain experience in reporting/writing and technical production
- Develop excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
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Advertising
Job Titles: Marketing, Artist, Promotions, Administration,
Print Production, Publicity, Audience Analysis, Public Opinion
Research, Lobbyist, Editor
Potential Employers: Government Agency, Marketing Agency, Non-profit organizations
Strategies:
- Demonstrate persistence, assertiveness, and enthusiasm
- Obtain internships/work with campus radio or newspaper
- Compile portfolio of writing, graphics, and creative ideas
- Develop excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
- Join related professional organizations
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Public Relations
Job Titles: Research, Programming, Writing and Editing, Special Events, Media Placement, Public Speaking, Fund Raising,
Production, Administration, Speech Writer, Copywriter
Potential Employers: Public Relations Firms, Colleges & Universities, Non-profit Organizations
Strategies:
- Secure internships at local public relations firms
- Perfect public speaking and improvisational abilities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, persuasion, and sound judgment
- Develop strong research and writing skills
- Pursue technical assistance/production opportunities
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Communication Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org For current employment websites, type keywords such as "media communication employment" or "communication employment" in an online search engine.
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Professional Communication Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship,
graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment
with one of the Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling
651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.
Adapted From: http://www2.gaou.edu/sta/career
http://www.careers.wcu.edu/majors