Media and Communications Occupations
These workers use words and images to convey information and ideas.
Overall employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 114,300 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for media and communication workers (such as public relations specialists, news analysts, and writers and authors) was $66,240 in May 2022, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $46,310. Media and communication equipment workers (such as broadcast technicians, film and video editors, and photographers) had a median annual wage of $52,840 in May 2022, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.
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Other Career and Job Resources
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Professional Associations
Eastern Communication Association
International Communication Association
International Public Relations Association
Public Relations Student Society of America