What Can I Do with a Major in…

Telecommunications

A major in telecommunications prepares a student for a career in production, broadcast journalism, sales, or management within radio, television, film, or electronic media. Graduates may work for production houses, TV studios, or radio stations, or they may produce multimedia projects in a corporate or educational setting. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to telecommunications majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Account Executive
Advertising Copywriter  
Announcer
Arbitrator
Audio-Visual Consultant
Biographer
Broadcast Technician
Camera Operator  
Columnist
Commentator
Copy Editor
Customer Relations Representative
Disc or Video Jockey
Editor
Electronic Publication Specialist
Event Coordinator
Film Director
Human Resource Administrator
Investigative Reporter
Journalist
Market Research Specialist
Media Buyer
Multimedia Specialist
News Writer
On-Air Personality
Personnel Recruiter
Photographer
Photojournalist
Producer 
Proofreader
Public Relations Specialists/Managers
Publisher
Radio/TV Newscaster
Research Analyst
Sales Representative
Script Writer  
Teacher
Technical Writer
Television Director
Tour Guide 

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Radio (OCC 209.88)
Career Opportunities in Television and Radio (OCC 211.5)
Careers in Communications (OCC 41)
Careers in Communications and Entertainment (OCC 42.5)
Careers in High Tech (OCC 210)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Communications Majors (OCC 41.2)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Television and Video Careers (OCC 211.4)
Top Careers for Communications Graduates (OCC 42.6)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Telecommunications: http://www.bsu.edu/tcom/ 
Great Links to Explore  (BSU Career Center)
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org