Resume, Cover Letter, Personal Statement Tips,
and Career Opportunities in Communication
Learn about careers in communication, training, and related fields by clicking on topics below. Also, please be sure to check out GovState's Office of Career Services in room A1120. Current students, please visit MyGSU for additional resources.
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What can I do with a Major in Communications?
A Communications major opens up a variety of career paths across different fields that rely on strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Here are eight popular options:
- Public Relations Specialist: Manage and shape the public image of organizations, create press releases, and foster media relations. Salary Range: $55,847-$81,705 annually. Source: Salary.com
- Social Media Manager: Oversee and develop social media strategies to engage audiences, promote brand loyalty, and drive engagement. Salary Range: $90,431-$143,389 annually. Source: Salary.com
- Digital Marketing Coordinator: Assist in planning, executing, and tracking marketing campaigns, working with content creation and event coordination. Salary Range: $70,178-$86,366 annually. Source: Salary.com
- Content Writer: Create content for websites, blogs, and social media, developing clear, engaging material to attract and inform readers. Salary Range: $40,000-$40,000 annually. Source: Zippia.com
- Broadcast Journalist: Report on news stories, conduct interviews, and provide information to the public via radio, television, and online platforms. Salary Range: $50,453-$62,295 annually. Source: Salary.com
- Event Planner: Organize and execute events, from corporate meetings to public gatherings, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Salary Range: $66,000-$147,000 annually. Source: BuiltIn.com
- Corporate Communications Specialist: Develop internal and external communication strategies, manage company announcements, and foster employee engagement. Salary Range: $98,848-$145,272 annually. Source: Salary.com
- Sales Representative: Use communication skills to connect with clients, understand their needs, and present products or services persuasively. Salary Range: $54,399-$143,389 annually. Source: Salary.com
These roles highlight the versatility of a Communications degree, with opportunities to work in industries ranging from media and marketing to corporate and public relations.
Testimonials
"As a critical scholar of media and popular culture, my favorite part of working with grad students is exploring their research ideas and projects to develop a scholarly lens for the workplace, or for continued graduate study. This program prepares students to become a master of communication, media, and performance, and develops critical, analytical and practical skills that are applicable in a variety of industries."
Dr. Lara Stache, Full Professor, Communication Studies
"What I loved about the program is that you can find something that applies to you no matter what professional field you have an interest in. Good communication is a skill that you need in every level of life and in any professional career. I was able to use what I learned in real life because it extended well beyond the classroom, and the smaller class sizes allowed me to receive personal attention and get to know my professors and other students well."
Ernst Lamothe Jr., 2019 Graduate