Product Description: There is nothing like the emotions athletes feel in victory and defeat. Sports coverage provides a similar rush for the media professionals who witness the action and make it real for their audiences. In this volume, readers learn about the exciting careers of sportswriters, announcers, and the dedicated professionals who work away from the public eye and the skills and preparation that these jobs require...read more

Product Description: This title examines 22 branches or fields of study in communications and media such as: - Marketing - Journalism - Radio - Television - Broadcasting - Public Relations - International Relations - Labor Relations In addition, 22 corresponding occupational profiles highlight a particular career within that branch or field...read more

Product Description: In this economic climate, students need more help than ever navigating the media job marketplace. By providing practical career tips and current statistics, the Media Career Guide is the ideal starting point for a successful communication-related job search...read more

Product Description: The 2/e of this brief book profiles employment opportunities in media and points out often overlooked options for students seeking a job in the highly selective and competitive media world. Included is a discussion of portfolio development and valuable appendices with state and job websites...read more

Product Description: Women in Media Careers takes an in-depth look at women's careers in mass media by outlining job descriptions and providing insider tips on how to begin a career. By investigating positions held by women in top media-owning conglomerates, authors Lee Bollinger and Carole O'Neill assert that while women in the media still struggle against the impenetrable glass ceiling, vibrant changes in the industry have left that ceiling more permeable than ever...read more

Product Description: A virtual career coach, this practical handbook offers encouragement, advice, information, and case studies to help students make the most of the opportunities in this very competitive career world. The book can be used as a textual support for careers modules and PDP (Personal Development Planning), graduate workshops, on-line courses and as a departmental or careers library resource...read more

Looks at careers in media, with information on education and training requirements, salaries, employment outlook, and perks and pitfalls of each job.

Provides information on a variety of careers in journalism and the news media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television news, public relations, and online media.

Product Description: "Career Perspectives in Electronic Media" offers a focused, comprehensive occupational guide that covers job roles throughout the electronic media. Professor Orlik also addresses the industry issues, structures and challenges faced by today's electronic media professionals...read more

Discusses job search strategies, networking, resumes, and interviews, and discusses different types of positions available for communications majors.

Describes the various types of jobs available in the field of new media development and the education and training required.

Offers advice on job hunting and career building and includes over 250 job descriptions in publishing, advertising, and entertainment. (view table of contents)

Discusses the different areas of the communications field, the careers available in each one, and the education and training required to qualify

Describes careers in radio, television, cable TV, and journalism, and includes advice on education and training, job hunting, and interviews

A survey of career opportunities in broadcasting, publishing, and advertising offers suggestions on how to get an entry-level job and plan the general direction of one's career