Jobs in Communication Studies

Job Title: Project Manager of Communication Company: LearningQuest Stanislaus Literacy Centers LearningQuest - Stanislaus Literacy Centers (LQ) is a nonprofit with service sites throughout the Central Valley focused on providing free education for adults looking to earn their high school equivalency (HSE) certificate/diploma, learn English, or improve their reading and writing. LearningQuest also provides free individualized tutoring for children, grades 2-6 and diagnosed with dyslexia, at the Stanislaus County Library with their KidsQuest program. Through passionate staff, partnerships with literacy-focused organizations, and contributions from donors, LearningQuest is able to help over 1,000 individuals work toward and reach their literacy goals every year. Job Description The Project Manager of Communication will support communication efforts focused on increasing the awareness of LQ’s brand, services, and student stories with the community through engaging content. Among m...

Job Title: Breaking News Reporter Company: The Modesto Bee - McClatchy Job Description & Responsibilities The Modesto Bee is looking for an energetic, versatile journalist who thrives on fast-paced breaking news and can quickly and accurately report live stories using video, social and other digital tools. As a breaking reporter, you will cover daily stories that are relevant to our Stanislaus County readers, including in the areas of crime, safety, transportation and weather events. You’ll also tackle trending stories, and developing strong follow-ups that enlighten and engage readers, hold officials accountable and identify patterns and trends. The best enterprise often comes from the breaking beat and the successful breaking reporter knows this. We’re looking for a self-paced reporter who can spot and report stories without waiting for the assignment and who can cultivate reliable sources. The importance of headlines, SEO and lead images and video cannot be underestimat...

Job Title: Travel Writer & Editor Company: Fairytrail Fairytrail is a travel app that makes dating safer and more fun. Users can book an adventure with someone they like. Learn more: https://www.fairytrail.app/ Job Description You will be responsible for the future of work, travel, and dating blog for Fairytrail, a new dating app for digital nomads and world citizens. More and more people are choosing travel, experiences, and remote work, but there isn't a dating app to serve them. You will help the team scale the startup through sourcing original article ideas, conducting extensive research, and creating excellent content for people passionate about world travel. This is a part-time fully-remote contract role to start and may evolve into a full-time employee role depending on how well we work together. Responsibilities Interviewing and researching current and potential users to develop strategy and content Contacting and collaborating with other blogs and ...

Job Title: Communications Specialist I-II Company: Turlock Irrigation District (TID) Job Description Provide accurate, effective and timely communication, both written and visual, to employees and the public regarding the District and its actions; maintain District's social media presence; perform as alternate District spokesperson to media organizations and news publications; respond to questions from the public; organize and participate in various District events and activities. Responsibilities Plan, organize and develop written and visual content for a variety of internal and external District communication formats. Perform or coordinate the graphic design of various internal and external publications, such as employee newsletters, annual reports, pamphlets, brochures, surveys and booklets. Maintain the District's presence on current and future social media channels, and develop plans and initiatives to improve upon that presence. Assist in maintaining Distr...

Job Title: Public Relations Representative Company: Central Valley Specialty Hospital Job Description The Public Relations Representative is responsible for Central Valley Specialty Hospital (CVSH) maintaining the desired image, as found in the mission statement and as directed by administration, in the public eye. The Public Relations Representative makes sure that staff is providing proper customer service. Public Relations Representative gathers data from patients by conducting questionnaires, surveys and room rounds. The Public Relations Representative also maintains facility grievance process. Responsibilities Responsible for Central Valley Specialty’s Hospital presence on social media including but not limited to the company Facebook account Monitors facility presence online and in the media. Patient room rounds – visiting the patient in the hospital making sure that their basic care is being met. Entering data of rounds to get an overall grade of care. Patient su...

A Communication Studies certificate or degree helps you develop the wide range of communication skills that employers seek, but a Certificate, AA, BA, or MA in Communication Studies isn't always listed as a requirement in job postings. Confusing? That's exactly why this blog exists. Every Monday, this blog highlights a job posting in the Modesto, California area for which COMM graduates, majors, minors, or certificate holders are exceptionally qualified. Some of these jobs require a COMM degree, but most list keywords and phrases that indicate the desirability of the communication skills you developed while completing your COMM classes.  Job Search Tips:  Looking for a job and don't want to wait for weekly posts? No problem. Sign up for an indeed.com account now to access many of these postings. Current MJC students can find a variety of helpful employment resources through the Career Services Center .