What is Communications and Media?
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Occupations that require knowledge of Communications and Media
Technical Directors/Managers
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Public Relations Specialists
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Broadcast News Analysts
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Producers
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Reporters and Correspondents
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Editors
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Radio and Television Announcers
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Program Directors
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teachi…
Work Category: Education and Training
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Film and Video Editors
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to soli…
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Copy Writers
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, a…
Work Category: Business, Management and Administration
Broadcast Technicians
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitt…
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Work Category: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists
Prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.
Work Category: Education and Training
