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: 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...

Pro Tip:  One advantage of working for a local nonprofit is that you often get to use your COMM skills in a variety of different ways. Having a hard time figuring out if you want to go into marketing or public relations ? This position includes both responsibilities.   -  Professor Collins Job Title: Communications Coordinator Company: Community Hospice Job Description The mission of Community Hospice is to provide compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay. We have been voted Best Places to work at in the Central Valley for three consecutive years now. Join our team now in this Communications Coordinator position. The Communications Coordinator, assists with the implementation of Community Hospice and affiliated organizations’ strategic marketing and public relations plan. Assists the Director of Public Relations to insure consistency in organizational identity a...

Pro Tip:  When you notice that the same position with the same company has been posted twice within a few months, it often means they didn't have a enough qualified candidates in the applicant pool the first time around. If you meet minimum qualifications for this YCCD Public Relations job but were too intimidated to apply the first time around, this is an excellent opportunity to throw your hat in the ring. Even better if you're an MJC COMM Studies alum who would love to work at their alma mater! -  Professor Collins Company: Yosemite Community College District Job Description Under general direction of the Dean of Student Services & Public Relations, manages, plans, supervises and coordinates the operations and activities of the College’s overall marketing and public relations program; provides information to the public regarding the college’s activities through social media, news releases and various forms of advertising; supervises and coordinates the developme...

Pro Tip:   Are you an MJC student who needs help writing/updating your resume for jobs like this one? The MJC Career Services Center offers FREE resume/cover letter workshops. For a current schedule or private appointment, call 209-575-6660. -  Professor Collins Job Title: Manager of Media Relations Company: The Almond Board of California Job Description This position will lead all media relations for the Almond Board of California (ABC). This position will direct all proactive and reactive media related to almond production, working with internal and external stakeholders to manage media opportunities. This includes handling incoming media inquiries, developing talking points, lining up interviews, developing media statements and news releases, developing and pitching story ideas, and managing the Newsroom portion of the Almond.com website. This position supports senior management in their responsibility for communicating with industry and consumer...

Pro Tip: An Internal Communications Manager is a type of Public Relations Management position. The key difference is audience: IC managers focus on crafting communication for the organization's employees, while traditional PR managers focus on external communication strategies. -  Professor Collins Company: E & J Gallo Winery Job Description As an Internal Communications & Employee Services Manager with E. & J. Gallo Winery, you will be responsible for leading, developing and managing all aspects of internal employee communications and employee services. Additionally, you will ensure the corporate vision and mission is conveyed in internal communications, while providing strategic leadership in developing and managing initiatives that drive and increase employee engagement. In this role, you will provide communication leadership and guidance to business leaders on a variety of communication matters. Lastly, you will be responsible for leading corporate projects...

Organization: Opportunity Stanislaus Job Description Summer intern needed for a local non-profit organization that offers support to at-risk families and children in the community. Part-time paid position, $12 per hour, under 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Qualifications Demographics Minimum 18 years of age. Education Must be a current college senior at CSU Stanislaus, UC Merced, or University of the Pacific OR have recently graduated within the last 12 months from one of the above universities OR be a current college student at Modesto Junior College in their last year of an AA or AS degree program who either (1) does not plan on transferring to a university or (2) plans to take time off to work before transfering to a university. Must be willing to undergo eligibility for college internship. Must be a Stanislaus county resident. Skills Solid written and oral communications skills; ability to communicate on a professional level with volunteers, p...