Communication Studies Jobs & Career Resources

What can you do with a communication studies degree?

For helpful resources on your career opportunities, explore the “What Can I Do with This Major” guide for communication studies.

Some common career titles for this major include:

  • academic advisor
  • associate consultant
  • brand communications specialist
  • campaign associate
  • communications associate
  • communications consultant
  • community engagement coordinator
  • community manager
  • content analyst
  • corporate communications coordinator
  • corporate learning and development specialist
  • cross-cultural trainer
  • development associate
  • digital content coordinator
  • employee relations specialist
  • event coordinator
  • executive assistant
  • executive communications associate
  • global communications specialist
  • government relations associate
  • grassroots organizer
  • health communication specialist
  • international program coordinator
  • labor relations specialist
  • market research analyst
  • marketing and outreach coordinator
  • mediator
  • meeting/conference planner
  • nonprofit communications coordinator
  • policy advocate
  • policy analyst
  • program coordinator (education)
  • public affairs associate
  • public health educator
  • social media community manager
  • speech/communications writer
  • student success coordinator
  • talent acquisition specialist
  • talent coordinator
  • university communications coordinator

For additional career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations, visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Learn more about communication studies academic programs available at TU.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Careers in Communication Studies

Communication Studies Internships and Research Opportunities

Getting applied experience in your field is critical. The following resources will allow you to learn more about your department’s opportunities and process, as well as introduce you to other major-specific internship posting resources. For information and support finding and receiving an internship in your major, contact your department's internship coordinator.

Communication Studies Careers and Jobs

The resources below are a starting point for your job search. In addition to making use of the Internet to do research, we encourage you to talk to people in the fields you are interested in (don’t forget to use TU’s Tiger Mentor Network) to learn more about specific opportunities and organizations.

Communication Studies Resume Examples and Interview Questions

For major specific resume examples, we encourage you to look at the Communication Studies Resume Sample (PDF), in addition to our resume examples.

Below are example interview questions for your field. In preparing for the interview, you’ll also want to review common interview questions (PDF) asked of all majors, thoroughly research the organization, dress professionally, and visit the interview skills section of the Career Center’s website. You can practice your interview skills online via Big Interview or schedule a mock interview with a Career Center staff member.

Interview Questions

  • 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.

Professional Associations

Professional associations offer many benefits to students, often including reduced-price membership, mentorship programs, “careers in…” information, job and internship listings, field-related conferences and publications, and much more. Be sure to check out sections on the associations’ websites related to students, education, careers, etc.