2. There are two key factors in why to
obtain any degree:
Enrichment of ones understanding &
knowledge/personal growth
Adding a competitive edge in the job
market/Money
3. Communication is a primary function of
our lives.
When we enhance our ability to
communicate we are able to:
Enrich our relationships
Enhance our efficiency in the
workplace
Succeed in almost any environment
4. There are four focused tracks that provide unique
opportunities in the communication field:
1. Human Communication Studies
2. Journalism/ Human Resources/Public Relations
3. Media Studies
4. Media Production
5. Human Communication
Interpersonal
Communication
Group Dynamics
Cross-Cultural
Communication
6. Careers in Human
Communication
Management Consulting
Training Specialist
Technical Writer
10. Human resources jobs are crucial to a companies
overall wellbeing.
HR departments are responsible for anything that
has to do with the wellbeing of their employees.
Make sure that all staff knows and is in compliance
with all local state and federal government labor
laws.
Salaries start around $45,170 (Bureau of Labor
Statistics)
11.
12. A PR officer is a person who publicly
represents a company/organization.
They are the median between the general
public/community and a company
Median salary starts at $80,220 and can go
up as high as $105,960
13.
14. A communications degree and journalism go
hand in hand
In order to be an effective journalist you must
be a effective communicator.
Having good communications skills prepares
you for a career on and off the camera.
Salisbury had different journalism paths that
can lead you into all kinds of journalism
related jobs.
15. Camera operator
News anchor
Field reporter
Columnist
16. NFL quarterback Donovan Mcnabb holds a BA in communications from Syracuse
The late CBS evening news anchor Walter Cronkite
holds a communications degree from the university of Texas
17. What is Media Studies?
Media studies is an academic discipline and field of study that deals with the
content, history and effects of various media; in particular, the 'mass media'.
Media studies may draw on traditions from both the social sciences and the
humanities, but mostly from its core disciplines of mass communication,
communication, communication sciences and communication studies.
Related career fields include:
• Broadcasting/ Cable/Corporate Video:
Producer, script writer, station manager, broadcast journalism
• New Media:
Internet writing, blog design, social marketing
• Advertising/Marketing:
Media buyer, publicity director, copy writer
• Business/Industry:
Research analyst, sales representative, information specialist
• Education:
Education writer, teacher, media specialist
• Government:
Lobbyist, telecommunications specialist
18. Why Media Studies?
Earning a degree in Communications & Media Studies is an ideal way to
increase your value and marketability in today’s ultra-competitive
business/media age. In a world where information and knowledge of new
media and technology is vital, a degree in Communications & Media Studies can
prove invaluable as it can provide one with the critical-thinking skills necessary
to effectively manage the daily flow of information in a wide-range of
professional avenues.
Those specializing in Media Studies are able to:
• Identify, interpret and create media and network strategies.
• Write for television, radio, and the internet.
• Understand the legal and industrial backdrop of the media business.
• Understand the digital media age on both a personal and global level.
In age where media has never been more advanced or prevalent, such tools and
versatility offers unlimited earning potential!
19. Famous folks with degrees in Communication & Media Studies:
Howard Stern
Controversial National
James Bob Costas Spike Lee Radio Personality
Gandolfini Award-Winning Award-Winning
Award-Winning Actor Sportscaster & director, writer,
Journalist producer & actor
20. Media production is a constantly changing field.
What’s important is the message. Media
production is creatively finding new ways to
communicate that message to as many people as
possible. As digital technology advances, media
production becomes increasingly important as a
communication medium. Studying Media
production is imaginatively interpreting the
world through both fictional and factual
methods.
21. Film History of media
Video streaming Producing
Editing Audio and sound
Broadcasting Television
Directing Narrative writing
Computer Web design
graphics and much more.
Writing for media
22. Having a Communication Degree:
Offers a variety of specific fields
All of which are needed in today’s job market
Each track enriches both professional and personal
growth, adding competiveness amongst peers
The knowledge from obtaining a Communications
Degree bleeds into other fields, providing flexibility
and a foundation for success for many diverse
workplace’s.
23.
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Notas del editor
It’s hard to overstate the importance of Human Communication. Our success and happiness are centered around the way that we interact with the world around us, most of which is comprised of our interactions with other people. Whether we are speaking one on one, addressing a group, or communicating with someone from a different culture, it’s obvious that these skills are vital to success.
There are many careers that are specifically oriented towards Human Communication, even the most successful CEOs got where they are because of their ability to interact with their co-workers effectively. Management Consulting uses various communication skills in order to work with companies to promote breakthroughs and achievements. Training specialists were voted as one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011. This job requires you to train supervisors in communication and interpersonal skills making them better managers or setting up training workshops for new hires. Employment in this area is expect to jump 23% by 2018 according to the Labor Department report. Technical writers is also on the 50 best Careers list of 2011, writing instruction manuals and how-to guide can earn employees a median pay of $62,700. http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2010/12/06/the-50-best-careers-of-2011?PageNr=3
Network News Anchor, Connie Chung. Actor, Denzel Washington. Talk Show Host, David Letterman. http://www.natcom.org/Default.aspx?id=1165&libID=1186