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The Many Faces of a Communications Degree
by Ysolt Usigan
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On occasion, students will choose majors and won't have the slightest idea what they can do with their degrees. This is sometimes the case for many  

Communications

  degree holders. They enroll in communications degree programs with high hopes of success post graduation, but some don't know what communications careers are out there for them in the field. So if you're planning to pursue a communications degree, here are some ideas of what can you do with it.

Communications Representative
A communications representative works on all aspects of his or her company's communications. From designing to coordinating outside interaction, a communications representative is responsible for maintaining the company's procedures and policies. He or she is also in charge of monitoring company media and using electronic publishing technology.

While a position as a communications representative requires a bachelor's communications degree, experience in the field or in a related area is also necessary to land a job. With a communications degree, a student will learn concepts, practices, and procedures that he or she will use on the job. All the training is worth it with some earning as much as $68,736.

Communications Management
To earn as much as $125,058, you can look into becoming a communications manager. These individuals implement and oversee communications initiatives at companies. They make sure the communications programs effectively describe and promote the organization they work for, as well as its products. While they may aid in the preparation of presentations and speeches geared towards employees, they also supervise a staff to administer communications initiatives.

To become a communications manager, you'll need a bachelor's communications degree, or one in a related field, and at least seven years of experience since the job largely relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Communications Editor
If you have a knack for writing, you should look into a career as a communications editor. They prepare, write, and review articles that need to be utilized in company publications. As they coordinate company articles and artwork, they also verify all of the facts that are included and maintain editorial policies.

This position typically requires a bachelor's communications degree. A knowledge of the commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures are important. Some communications editors can earn as much as $89,886.

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