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Communications

Journalism, (Specialist) Journalism, Press and Public Relations, Science Communication

Academia is communication, and history in particular thrives on globally organized professional exchange. The high-level skills acquired in preparing and presenting this specialist content offer graduates, even at a bachelor’s level, entry-level opportunities in journalism or press and public relations, among other fields. In addition, historians have above average representation in the field of science communication. Internships, structured work placements, or targeted further education and training often provide successful career entry points.

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  - You gather and evaluate information and develop concepts for target group-oriented communication.
  - In the field of journalism, you work in an editorial capacity, selecting reports, commentaries, and articles, or writing and editing them yourself.
  - In press and public relations, you prepare press conferences and meetings, write press releases, and compile press kits.
  - You perform lobby work: you contact people from e.g. politics, trade unions and other associations, non-governmental organizations, or religious organizations, and try to get them on board with the goals or concerns of your employer.
  - You communicate academic results and findings to target groups in the public sphere and facilitate exchange between academics through organizing peer reviews, conferences, and symposiums (science communication).

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  - Trade associations, professional associations, labor unions
  - Political parties, associations, organizations, foundations
  - Religious organizations
  - Higher education institutions
  - Correspondance and news agencies
  - Newspaper and magazine publishers
  - TV and radio stations
  - Public sector administration

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  • Stellenangebote WiLa-Arbeitmarkt
  • Jobbörse Gesellschaft Public Relations Agenturen
  • Horizont Jobs - Karriereportal für Marketing, Werbung und Medien
  • Stellenmarkt Kress der Mediendienst
  • Jobbörse Newsroom
  • Jobbörse PR Journal
  • „Journalist“ - Jobbörse des Deutschen Journalisten-Verbands
  • W&V - Stellenmarkt für die Werbe- und Kommunikationsbranche
  • Stellenmarkt Börsenblatt