Many industry sectors encompass media and communications functions, from education and research, to public relations, advertising, publishing and digital media. Media and communications professionals gather and process information and create and disseminate informational or persuasive content, in the form of writing, images, video, and more. Media as an industry can also encompass business roles involving finance and business development.
Applying and Interviewing
Resumes and Cover Letters
Your professional resume should address skills needed in your desired field and special accomplishments or results-oriented tasks you performed in previous work.
When it comes to choosing a format, some arts or media organizations may be more tolerant of design-heavy resumes that use color, graphics, or otherwise veer from the traditional one-page resume. Keep in mind that, regardless of the field, hiring managers are more interested in quality content (what have you done?) than visual appeal. In fact, some employers view non-traditional resumes as a tool for masking a lack of experience. Don’t let this be you! Use work samples and your online portfolio to show your design skills so you can keep your resume content-focused.
Public Relations (PR) Test
Writing is an essential skill in Public Relations. For that reason, a writing test is a standard part of any PR interview. Interviewers may ask you to write a press release, create a social media post, or complete a multiple choice grammar/writing exam, all within a specified period of time. In these cases, details matter, and practice can also help.
Jobs and Opportunities
- Blogger
- Copywriter
- Foreign Correspondent
- News Anchor
- Editor
- Multimedia Journalist
- Public Relations Manager
- Media Planner
Develop Skills