Careers in Communications, Media, and Marketing revolve around sharing information with creative & compelling strategies.
From news and radio reporting to sportscasting and web design, many positions are highly visible to the public. However, the people who produce, edit, and handle aspects of communication play vital roles. Marketing careers impact consumers’ buying behavior and generate sales for products and services. Nearly every organization, from your corner grocer to regional banks, public universities to multinational corporations, marketing is integral. Careers in these fields are typically fast-paced and high-tech.
Career Spotlight | Sales/Marketing Rep
Median Salary : $82,275
Sales or marketing representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in areas such as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, usually obtained from at least two years of post-secondary education. This field may include activities such as negotiating prices, preparing and submitting sales contracts, visiting establishments to evaluate needs or to promote products, answering customers' questions about products, and identifying specific products or services for their needs.
Public Relations Specialists
$60,210
Bachelor's Degree
Merch Displayers & Window Trimmers
$29,189
High School Diploma
Parts Salespersons
$29,401
High School Diploma
Real Estate Brokers
$87,780
High School Diploma
Demonstrators & Product Promoters
$28,147
High School Diploma
Primary Source: Alabama & Workforce Region Demand Occupations ACCCP, Region 1 Demand Occupations ACCCP 2021-2022
IN-DEMAND CAREERS
Career
Salary
Education Level
Technical Writers
$70,767
Associate's Degree
Graphic Designers
$44,461
Bachelor's Degree
Multimedia Artists & Animators
$67,206
Bachelor's Degree
Producers & Directors
$50,395
Bachelor's Degree
Sales Managers
$109,312
Bachelor's Degree
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Workers
$36,065
High School Diploma
Real Estate Sales Agents
$49,855
Bachelor's Degree
Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing
$82,275
High School Diploma
Marketing Mangers
$125,212
Bachelor's Degree
Property, Real Estate, &Community Association Managers
$57,157
Bachelor's Degree
The marketing and communications profession offers the unique ability to influence and tell audiences stories through various tactics including website development, advertising, video and multimedia, and so much more. In this industry, each day presents a new challenge and fosters lifelong learning – two aspects I love about the marketing and communications world.
- Sarah Macaluso | Red Sage Communications Inc.
