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Communication Career Resources

Welcome to the Communication and Media Arts Career Community!

Career opportunities associated with Communication and Media are expansive and can be found in multiple industries and professions. This career community has a variety of resources and tools to help you explore some of the different career paths in these areas, as well as providing support for graduate school, interviewing, resume building, and more. If you have questions or want to dive deeper into your interests, schedule an appointment with a career counselor!

General Resources

Professional Associations

American Advertising Federation

American Business Women’s Association

American Journalism Review

American Medical Writers Association

American Society of Journalists and Authors

American Society of Media Photographers

American Society of Newspaper Editors

Association of Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Association for Talent Development

Association for Women in Communications

Health Sciences Communication Association

International Association of Business Communicators

Investigative Reporters and Editors

Magazine Publishers of America

National Association of Broadcasters

National Communication Association

National Newspaper Publishers Association

National Press Photographers Association

News Media Alliance

Online News Association

Public Relations Society of America

Society for Technical Communication

Society of Professional Journalists

Occupational Outlook Handbook Career Information and Vault Guides

Top 8 Jobs for Communication Majors – Vault

Advertising Sales Agents – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Announcers – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Customer Service Representatives – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Editors – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Higher Education Administrators – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Human Resources Managers – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Human Resources Specialists – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Public Relations Specialists – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Sales Managers – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Technical Writers – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Writers and Authors – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Interview Questions

Additional Sample Questions

    • What kind of media interests you the most? Why?
    • What kind of experience do you have in public speaking? How confident are you in your public speaking abilities?
    • Can you please tell me about your experience with the development of public relations materials and communications tools like newsletters or brochures?
    • What knowledge and/or experience do you have in working with the media, including monitoring media coverage and preparing press kits and media pitches?
    • Give us an example of a recent advertising campaign that you thought was effective.
    • Why do you think it was effective?
    • What was the most difficult situation you have been in when responding to media and public inquiries. What made it difficult? How did you handle it?
    • Who is your favorite journalist and why?
    • Describe your writing style.
    • What books/magazines/newspapers do you read?
    • What ideas do you have for feature stories for our publications?
    • How will you find and pursue leads for stories?
    • Describe your communication style.
    • What course prepared you the most for this position? How?
    • What knowledge and/or experience do you have in working with the media, including monitoring media coverage and preparing press kits and media pitches?
    • Tell us about a situation where you demonstrated good communication skills.
    • What does communication studies mean to you?
    • Give an example of a time you resolved a conflict, either between you and someone else or between two other individuals.
    • How do you motivate yourself to complete unpleasant assignments?
    • Tell us about a team project you worked on. What was your role? What role do you typically plan on a team?
    • Describe your presentation skills and experience.
    • In what instances is written communication better than verbal communication?
    • Describe your writing style and experience.
    • Describe your event planning experience. Give an example of a time you had to juggle multiple priorities or interests while planning an event.