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Choose from six communications and writing programs at Georgia Southern.

Georgia Southern University offers you six distinct opportunities to expand your talents and communicate with the world. The degree you pursue here will lay the foundation for you to become a quality storyteller effectively selling your message to the world. Where will your communication and writing skills take you?

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Choose from these programs:

Communication Studies

Communicate effectively! Develop an understanding of mass communication theories, crucial teamwork skills, public speaking, and more.

Careers include:

• • Human Resources Manager: Design and implement training programs to enhance employee performance. Be an employee advocate by ensuring that a company’s procedures comply with employment regulations.

• • Community Relations Coordinator: Draft and distribute publicity materials to support your community by leading your company’s narrative.

• • Fundraiser: Research, plan, and oversee campaigns to raise money for your organization.

• • Legislative Assistant: Support lawmakers in drafting, legal services, policy research, and publication outreach.

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Multimedia Journalism

Share your stories to the world! Learn from faculty with real-world experience that will prepare you to pursue your dreams in competitive markets.

Careers include:

• • Journalist/Reporter: Utilize traditional and digital media to keep the public informed on news stories in their areas.

• • Broadcast Producer: Entertain and inform audiences by developing accessible content for delivery through live television.

• • Digital Content Producer: Write, edit, and publish stories for platforms such as websites, social media, email marketing campaigns, infographics, and more.

• • Social Media Planner: Oversee a company’s interactions with the public through content strategies on social media platforms.

• • News Anchor: Deliver important and interesting stories through unique platforms to engage and inform viewers.

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Multimedia Film & Production

Get in the studio! Create a foundation that will prepare you for excellence in the world of film and television production.

Careers include:

• • Videographer: Responsible for recording live events and working on video productions.

• • Video Editor: Manage camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects to produce a visual project.

• • Camera Operator: Operate a variety of different technical equipment to capture the perfect shot.

• • Production Assistant: Work with directors and producers to ensure the internal operations of a film production run smoothly.

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Public Relations

Let’s connect! Our robust program focuses on public speaking, fundraising, programming, research, writing, and editing.

Careers include:

• • Public Relations Specialist: Shape the public’s perspective of your organization through decisive media campaigns and branding initiatives.

• • Product Marketing: Create demand for products through effective messaging and marketing programs.

• • Event Planner: Create experiences and bring visions to life by managing vendor relationships and client communications.

• • Brand Strategist: Research market trends to leverage success through effective brand messaging.

• • Marketing Coordinator: Raise awareness to drive sales for a product through development and execution of strategies.

• • Media Planner: Use demographic data and research to determine the best type of advertising for a client’s brand or product.

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English

Speak it and sell it! Bring your English talents to class and hone them with skills like problem solving, critical thinking, management, and administration.

Careers include:

• • Teacher: Create lesson plans and teach students. Track progress and work with school administrators to grow the next generation of communicators.

• • Education Administrator: Direct programming, set educational goals, and make decisions that affect the academic community.

• • Recruiter: Find the best picks for the right jobs in your organization! Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans.

• • Grant Writer: Draft proposals and identify opportunities for your organization through fundraising opportunities.

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Writing & Linguistics

Write your own story! You’ll learn principles of linguistics, creative writing, technical writing, and rhetoric that you can apply in many scenarios.

Careers include:

• • Technical Writer: Develop product manuals, how-to guides, website help sections, and any other material to make complex processes easier to understand.

• • Copywriter: Write clear and concise copy for virtually any audience.

• • Social Media Manager: Work with a team to write, design, and measure the success of an organization’s social media messages

• • Nonprofit Director: Oversee all aspects of a nonprofit’s work, from grant writing and fundraising to operations and working with advisory boards.

• • Freelance Writer/Editor: Apply your skills in many areas, from blog posts and brochures to short stories, poems, and novels.

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Last updated: 3/13/2023