Communication Organizations

 The first search I did was on the U.S. Department of Labor website.  I put the word “communications” in the Bureau of Statistics search engine and the first job that popped up was for teaching in communications. 

Teaching- Individuals can teach various subjects in communications such as public relations, technical communication, organizational communication, and journalism.  The salary range for a teacher in Communications ranges from $33,000 to over $100,000.  The average salary is not bad at all, standing at about $67,000.

There are many subjects to teach in communications, and with more people recognizing how important communication is to life, education in communication is growing. Credentials include a B.A. or Master’s degree in Communication Studies.  Some of the positions required previous work in a school environment or the ability to teach a class over 15 people.  Many positions required excellent presentation, writing, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Technical Writing- Technical writers produce manuals, instructions, letters, reports, and brochures and other documents that communicate technical information.  A technical writer can make about $30 an hour depending on experience. 

An individual who wants to become a technical writer should hold a degree in Communications, English, or Journalism. Work experience can include working for organizations where you write technical documents and/or research information for technical documents.

Journalism- A journalist job includes reporting stories, interviewing people, writing articles for papers and magazines, and communicating with various audiences.

The Bureau of Statistics reports that journalist can make about $36,000 a year on average, but this of course varies by location and experience.  Journalism has a lot of potential growth, with many journalists becoming news anchors, and even hosting TV or radio shows. A degree in Communications or Journalism is ideal for this career.

Script writing- Script writing is a field I would love to enter; it involves writing and editing scripts for TV, film, and sometimes radio.  However, it can be a tough job to find. A script writer’s responsibilities may include developing written content for commercials, sitcoms, soap operas, and other shows that appear on television, in films, and on stage.  They also can write for campaigns. Association of Authors' Representatives offers a list of agents for scriptwriters (Aaronline.org, 2009).

The Bureau of Statistics reports that script writers make about $55,000 a year on average.  However, writing for big motion pictures can earn a talented writer thousands of dollars an hour!  The site also reports that the growth in the field is slower than average compared to other occupations.Although a B.A. or Master’s degree in Communication Studies or Journalism is ideal, writers do not necessarily need a degree. Superior writing and verbal skills with a creative imagination are a plus in this career choice. Experience can include working for a production or sales/marketing company, and also published work.

Public Relations- A public relations professional would write press releases, speeches, and other public documents used to relate to the public. They are also responsible for communicating with the public for clients and organizations they represent. According to the Bureau of Statistics website reports that public relation specialist can earn almost $60,000 a year on average.

A bachelor’s degree is necessary for most public relations positions, with education in public relations, journalism, communications, and sometimes business.