A communications degree can prepare you for many career paths, including editor, public relations specialist, writer and social media manager. The communications field is broad, encompassing jobs in journalism, business roles and marketing careers, among other professions. As a communications professional, your role and daily tasks can vary significantly. You might write press releases, create digital content strategies, interview people or work on brand awareness campaigns. You could also plan social media campaigns, write novels, research market trends or report the news. Individuals interested in communications careers often are both detail-oriented and creative.

Relevant Majors


Sample Occupations

  • Advertising
  • Anchor
  • Art Director (Film, Radio, TV) 
  • Author
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Camera Operator
  • Cinematographer
  • Copywriter 
  • Costume Designer
  • Digital Media Producer 
  • Director
  • Editor
  • Event Planner 
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Editor
  • Floral Designer
  • Fundraiser 
  • Graphic Designer
  • Journalist 
  • Lighting Technician
  • Lyricist
  • Management Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Motion Picture Projectionist
  • News Editor
  • Playwright
  • Preservationist
  • Promotion Specialist
  • Public Information Officer
  • Reporter
  • Reviewer/Critic
  • Scriptwriter
  • Set Designer
  • Social Media Manager 
  • Teacher
  • Technical Communicator
  • Textile Designer
  • Writer

Relevant Student Organizations at Georgia Southern

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