COMMUNICATION STUDIES WHAT IS COMMUNICATION STUDIES? Researcher. Practitioner. Performer. We study communication in all its forms, then do it professionally. Most majors prepare you for a specific job, but Communication Studies prepares you for any job! Join us in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communication Studies for skills needed in the world-wide village we call home. RELATED CAREER TITLES Account Executive Corporate Trainer Lobbyist Newscaster Management Advertising Manager Correspondent Newspaper Editor Consultant Advertising Sales Market Research Critic Operations Director Representative Analyst Print Production Anchorperson Desktop Publisher Marketing Director Manager Announcer/ Printing Sales Director Marketing Manager Commentator Representative Director of Community Arbitrator Media Analyst Producer Relations Art Director (Motion Director of Production Department Media Buyer Pictures, Radio, TV) Photography Assistant Director, Research & Media Market Artist Production Manager Development Researcher Audio/Video Control Editor Media Planner/Director Production Planner Technician Audiovisual Production Employment Media Specialist, Program Director Specialist Interviewer School Library Broadcaster Film Editor Media Supervisor Promoter Cable Programmer Fundraising Director Media Technician Promotions Manager Graphic Art Sales Public Relations Cinematographer Motion Picture Director Representative Director Public Relations Clergy Graphic Artist Music Director Specialist Columnist Graphic Designer Music Librarian Publicist Communications Human Resources News Analyst Publicity Director Equipment Operator Director Communications Human Resources News Director Publisher Operations Manager Manager News General Compensation and Job Analyst Manager/Station Radio Disc Jockey Benefits Manager Manager Copywriter Journalist News Producer Recording Engineer Corporate Communications Lawyer News writer Recording Technician Specialist COMMUNICATION STUDIES RELATED CAREER TITLES (CONTINUED) Sound Effects TV, Radio, Film Recruiter Technical Writer Technician Producer Telecommunications Reporter Speechwriter Video Journalist Technician Training & Sales Manager Sports Announcer Videographer Development Instructor Training and Sales Representative Sportscaster Development Web Designer Specialist Sales-Service Technical Director Translator/Interpreter Web Editor TV, Radio, Film Web Technical Scriptwriter Technical Illustrator Director Designer TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Compare and contrast Ability to write clearly Attention to details evidence Create entertaining and Create powerful images with Critical thinking skills persuasive messages sight, sound, motion & words Demonstrate creativity and Define hypotheses Develop market research artistic expression Evaluate ideas and Evaluate information and Effective speaking presentation sources Identify and manage different Gather information and data needs of individuals, groups, Influential/persuasion skills etc. Interpretation skills Measure media effects Planning and managing skills Present specific viewpoints Reporting and editing skills Synthesizing information Understand institutional and Work in teams/small groups Work independently cultural values Write press releases, scripts, or Work with deadlines other promotional materials Attainment and demonstration of NACE Career Readiness Competencies help prepare for a successful transition into the workplace. CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Department of Communication Studies - Malloy Hall 102 - 785.628.5365 RELATED CAREER EXPLORATION LINKS The National Communication Association: www.natcom.org Why Study Communication? https://www.natcom.org/academic-professional-resources/why-study-communication FHSU Career Services: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh Click to explore additional career information .