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Communications Specialist Job Description

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communications specialist
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A Communication Specialist helps companies by managing all internal and external communication. Their role is to select media statements, answer media inquiries, compile publications, and plan events and press conferences. Their responsibilities are to implement a communication strategy, research and write press releases, coordinate press conferences, facilitate the resolution of disputes, brainstorm content ideas, support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team, and build and maintain relationships with journalists.

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Political Science
    The number of occurrences matches with Communications Specialist in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,495Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Marketing
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,729Type:Mostly part timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Communications
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,151Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Public Relations
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,074Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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4.3 years
$58K
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3.20 years
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