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Careers in Media and Communication
- Stephanie A. Smith - Virginia Tech University, USA
March 2018 | 184 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Careers in Media and Communication is a practical resource that helps students understand how a communication degree prepares them for a range of fulfilling careers; it gives students the skills they will need to compete in a changing job market. Award-winning teacher and author Stephanie A. Smith draws from her years of professional experience to guide students through the trends and processes of identifying, finding, and securing a job in in mass communication. Throughout the book, students explore the daily lives of professionals currently working in the field, as well as gain firsthand insights into the training and experience that hiring managers seek.
Chapter 1: Mass Communication
Chapter 2: Advertising and Marketing
Chapter 3: Public Relations
Chapter 4: Journalism
Chapter 5: Mass Communication Careers in Business
Chapter 6: Publishing
Chapter 7: Telecommunications and Visual Communication
Chapter 8: Public Administration
Careers in Public Administration
Chapter 9: Nonprofits
Nonprofit Jobs: By the Numbers
Chapter 10: Skills
Hard Skills
Chapter 11: Preparation
Chapter 12: Experience
Chapter 13: Searching and Applying for Jobs
Chapter 14: Interviewing
Chapter 15: Career Success Strategies
References
Index
About the Author
“A must-read for anyone considering a career in media or the communications industry. The book is a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to the various avenues available for anyone considering entering this profession.”
