Exploring Diverse Career Pathways in Communications

Do you find the field of communication fascinating? Do you love telling engrossing stories, developing brands, or interacting with audiences? If so, a career in communications could be just what you’ve been looking for. We’ll explore the many job options in the communications industry in this blog post, providing details on numerous positions and chances.

Public Relations (PR)

Public relations involves maintaining one’s business or organization’s public image. They are excellent at handling crises, drafting press releases, cultivating connections with influencers and journalists, and media relations. 

If you would like to learn more here is a short informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvGBdnTuAE

Advertising

The innovative minds behind advertising campaigns that support goods, services, or brands are known as advertising professionals. They are best at creating ads, picking the best media outlets, and evaluating the results of campaigns to get the most impact.

If you would like to learn more here is a short informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_uQk_M7BmU

Digital Marketing

To advertise goods and services, digital marketers make use of internet platforms like websites, social media, email, and search engines. To gauge the success of campaigns and enhance digital marketing tactics, they leverage the potential of data analytics.

If you would like to learn more here is a short informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bixR-KIJKYM

Event Coordinator

Product launches, trade exhibitions, and conferences are among the noteworthy events that event planners create. They take care of the logistics, work with suppliers, and guarantee flawless execution to produce memorable experiences.

If you would like to learn more here is a short informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nyDPyfJDSE&t

Journalism

News articles are sourced, examined, and reported by journalists for a variety of media outlets. To educate and captivate audiences, they specialize in fields including broadcast journalism, feature writing, and investigative journalism.

If you would like to learn more here is a short informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO02Z_l38VA

There are many different job paths to choose from in the communications industry, depending on your interests— the pleasure of strategic planning, the art of storytelling, or the exhilaration of interacting with people. Choose the one that best suits your interests and skill set from a wide range of career options if you’re ready to start an exciting new journey in communication.

By Jonathan Nhan
Jonathan Nhan Peer Career Fellow: Marketing, Sales and Communications