Broadcast and electronic communication major careers and jobs

What can you do with a major in broadcasting? Marquette's major in broadcasting will teach you to research, write, produce, direct and market electronic messages for every medium. You'll learn to apply mass communication theory while developing skills specific to audio, video and the Web. A broadcasting major combined with Marquette’s strong liberal arts emphasis gives you the extensive background you need to thrive in an era of convergence and competition.

Here are some of the many careers open to you as a broadcasting graduate of the Diederich College of Communication:

• Director
• Advertising Producer
• Radio DJ
• News Director
• Sports Reporter
• Promotions Specialist
• Station Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Radio Reporter
• Producer
• TV Reporter
• News Producer
• Writer
• Talk Show Host
• Web Page Designer
• Videographer
• Account Executive
• Production Coordinator

Jobs for Broadcasting majors

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 7 percent increase for jobs in the broadcasting field between now and 2018. Specifically, the bureau expects the cable and subscription divisions of broadcasting to be especially hot markets for jobs.

Some recent employers of Marquette broadcasting majors are:

• CNN
• ESPN
• Fox Network Systems
• Fox Sports Net
• GE Healthcare
• HBO
• Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
• The Oprah Winfrey Show
• NBC
• E! Entertainment Television

Additional resources on careers in broadcast and electronic communication.

What is the major in broadcast and electronic communication?

Visit the department that offers the major in broadcasting.