Communications Industry
Communications Industry Trends
The digital transformation of this industry shows no signs of slowing — and that's good news for those with the right skills or the willingness to learn them.
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Explore communications careers, find communications training (sorted by career), get communications industry news and learn from our industry ambassadors what it's really like to do one of these in-demand jobs.
5 Careers
AV Technician
Median Salary:
$49,700
Jobs Available:
9,400+
These technicians are rarely seen or heard, but their work behind the scenes ensures that a client’s message comes across loud and clear.
Broadcast Engineer
Median Salary:
$52,300
Jobs Available:
3,000+
If you're looking for a career that offers an insider's view of the film and music industry and you have a knack for learning new technology and techniques, this could be the job for you.
Cable/Fiber Optics Technician
Median Salary:
$60,800
Jobs Available:
35,100+
Not every job makes information more accessible, but this one certainly does.
Graphic Designer
Median Salary:
$55,300
Jobs Available:
26,000+
Interested in channeling your creativity into a career path? Get the details — and an insider's view — on how to make the transition to this in-demand job.
Technical Writer
Median Salary:
$77,500
Jobs Available:
5,700+
If you understand complex information and are able to translate it into easy-to-understand language, take a closer look at this career.
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Communications Opportunities
79,000+
Communications job openings each year
$59,000
Average annual salary for Communications professionals
8%
Projected communications job growth rate over the next 5 years
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