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Communications workers present information to the public in different media forms including radio, television, and the internet. Our technological advances increase the number of jobs available in the communications field. Writers and Technical writers are often self employed for more than one organization. Deadlines can cause a lot of stress on communications specialists. Skills you might need include
- Writing and Editing
- Computer Skills
- Flexible
- Specific Training
Job Outlook by mnCareers.org: The overall outlook for communications workers is very good. Communications jobs tend to pay well and have several openings available each year. But, competition for communication jobs is fierce. Many are attracted to jobs they believe are glamorous. This is especially true with high-profile jobs on TV or radio like announcer and news reporter. Communications continues to be impacted by technology, which increases growth. Technological changes mean jobs like technical writer or film & video editor are constantly changing. Workers must keep their skills updated to remain competitive. The internet has created opportunities for people without a background in communications to become "experts" in the field. This only increases the amount of competition for the remaining openings.
Editors: Revise content of materials to prepare for final production. Employment currently: 1,910. Best fits into Interest Profile: ASE (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $12.50 Mid Range: $18.90 High End: $32.40
Education: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: English degrees are preferred to obtain a position in this occupation.
Job Outlook: Good: Intense competition, but work experience helps.
Growth: 100 Openings per year.
Film & Video Editors: Edit scenes in videos and audio clips. Employment currently: 250. Best fits into Interest Profile: AE (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $10.90 Mid Range: $19.80 High End: $42.50
Education: Varies: Work related experience, 2 or 4 year degrees are all common in this field.
Job Outlook: Fair: Work experience helps but competition is fierce in this job field.
Growth: 10 Openings per year.
Public Relations Specialists: Prepare speeches and displays. Also create publicity materials. Employment currently: 4,440. Best fits into Interest Profile: EAS (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $14.00 Mid Range: $21.20 High End: $35.80
Education: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: Often in Journalism or English, may also have work experience.
Job Outlook: Excellent: Internships and other kinds of work experience can help in obtaining an entry level position in this field.
Growth: 210 Openings per year.
Writers: Prepare written materials to be submitted to editors, including books and news stories. Employment currently: 3,210. Best fits into Interest Profile: AS (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $11.10 Mid Range: $21.00 High End: $38.50
Education: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: Most have English degrees and work experience.
Job Outlook: Very Good: More openings for free lance writers than for professional writers currently, but there is still a high demand for writers.
Growth: 110 Openings per year.
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