People in this group may work in various organizations and industries. They may work for consulting groups, corporations, government and social agencies. There is also potential for self-employment. Communications includes working in journalism, film, television, audio media, multimedia, advertising and public relations. These are low earnings for professional occupations, but among the highest for occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport.
Employment largely depends on overall economic conditions.
Examples of Titles Classified in this Group Fund-raising consultants, media relations officers, museum educators, press secretaries, publicists. With experience and training, people in they may be promoted to managerial positions in public relations and communications. Current labour market conditions for new entrants in these occupations are fair. Labour market conditions for new entrants will remain fair through 2001. In the future, companies may outsource public relations work to freelancers.