K*NAV (KUDER) CAREER RESEARCH

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Editor
Occupation 1
5 Tasks done
1. Prepare, rewrite, and edit written material to improve ease of reading.
2. Look for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
3. Plan content of publications according to publication style and editorial policies.
4. Verify facts, dates, and statistics.
5. Develop story and content ideas while considering reader appeal.
1. Some writers and editors work in comfortable, private offices; others work in noisy
rooms filled with the sound of keyboards and computer printers, as well as the voices
of other writers tracking down information over the telephone. The search for
information sometimes requires that the writer travel to diverse workplaces, such as
factories, offices, or laboratories, but many find their material through telephone
interviews, the library, and the Internet.

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Bachelors degree in journalism and communications.

$65,490
$54,000
$10,690
$70,000
$54,307
$30,000
Employment of editors is projected to decline 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, as print media
continue to face strong pressure from online publications. Competition for jobs with
established newspapers and magazines will be particularly strong.

Writer, reporter, and journalist

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Occupation 2

Public Relations Specialists

5 Tasks done
1. Promote good will among individuals, groups, or organizations.
2. Write favorable publicity material
3. Channel publicity through various communication media.
4. Prepare and arrange displays for businesses
5. Make speeches when asked to
1. Public relations specialists usually work in offices, but they also deliver speeches,
attend meetings and community activities, and occasionally travel.

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Public relations specialists typically need a bachelors degree in public relations, journalism,
communications, English, or business. Through such programs, students produce a portfolio
of work that demonstrates their ability to prospective employers.
$77,100
$41,640
$12,570
$67,000
$45,270
$31,000

Employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024,
about as fast as the average for all occupations. The need for organizations to maintain their
public image will continue to drive employment growth. Candidates can expect strong
competition for jobs at advertising and public relations firms and organizations with large
media exposure.
communications officer, communications specialist, fund-raising consultant

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