» B.A. in Strategic Communication

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School of Communication Career Resources

Alumni

Top Employers

Top employers of Chapman graduates from this program include: Oracle, Disney, ListReports, ViacomCBS

Career Paths

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Association Director
Brand Manager
Business Analyst
Business Development Specialist
Business Operations Assistant
Communication Manager for Federal Health Agencies
Competitive Intelligence Manager
Conflict Management Trainer
Content Strategist
Creative Assistant
Change Management Lead
Community Outreach Coordinator
Client Services Director
Customer Experience Manager
Development Director
Director of Marketing and Communications
Executive Search Associate

Event Manager
Health Communication Analyst
Human Resources Manager
Learning and Development Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Organizational and Strategic Development Consultant
Public Affairs Manager
Public Opinion Researcher
Public Relations Assistant
Relationship Manager
Social Community Manager
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Strategic Communication and Campaign Consultant
Strategic Partnership Manager
Strategic Insights Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator

Learn more about possible occupations and job titles from alumni here.

Networking and Organizations

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Explore a live list of professional organizations for communication professionals on Handshake.

Recommended professional, industry, and academic organizations on campus that are valuable resume-building opportunities include:

Communication Honors society Lambda Pi Eta
Business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
SoC Trailblazer Program

Explore more on here.

Skills

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Google Workspace
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication
Recommended
Adobe Creative Suite – PhotoShop, InDesign
Canva
Data analytics
Email marketing
Editing
Social media platform management
Social media analytics
Speechwriting
Content management systems
SEO
Salesforce and CRM systems management

Adaptability
Collaboration and teamwork
Customer service
Conflict management
Creativity
Crisis management
Empathy
Etiquette
Problem-solving
Project management
Respect
Self-motivation and self-management

Resources

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Download samples and templates for communication students on Handshake:

Below are some examples of real communication studies students and alumni who each have an excellent online presence.

LinkedIn Profile

Online Portfolio

Entertainment Careers lists jobs at all levels for communication majors.
International Association of Business Communicators maintains job listings for communications professionals.
National Communication Association is your go-to source for jobs in the Communications industry.
PR Council advertises jobs in PR, communications, events, project management, digital/social media, consumer, and creative.
PR News keeps a list of job openings in the communications and PR community.
PR Week advertises jobs in the marketing, communications, and PR space.
PRSA maintains a listing of PR and integrated marketing communications jobs, both full-time and freelance.
ShowBiz Jobs has a range of jobs in the entertainment industry.
Talent Zoo is for professionals in advertising, new media, marketing, and information technology industries.

School of Communication Career Support

Hours

Career appointments are available with the Office of Career and Professional Development in-person and virtually M-F via scheduling on Handshake.

Communication Industry Discussions:

Additionally, industry- or program-specific discussions are available with:

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Address

Doti Hall
School of Communication

Career & Professional Development

Phone (714) 997-6942

Email career@chapman.edu

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drop-In Hours

If you don't have an appointment, you can swing by the Career House to meet with a fellow student Peer Career Advisor during Drop-In Hours. View the Drop-In schedule »

Appointments

Both virtual and in-person career appointments are available for students and alumni.

Schedule career appointments via Handshake »

Events

Explore upcoming career events on Handshake or events.chapman.edu

Links

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Address

Career House
342 N. Glassell
Orange, CA 92866
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