Fundraising Path
You could do:
Account Director
Communication Specialist
Financial PR Associate
Program Coordinator
Events Coordinator
Employment Opportunities
- Local Public Relations firms
- Advertising agencies
- Nonprofit organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA, etc.)
- Major trade associations (Ecological Farming Association, National Writers Association, etc.)
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Government Public Relations (Bureaus, state department, State, local, and federal positions, etc.)
How do I get here?
Pathways
- Work on developing a strong aptitude for public speaking, interpersonal skills, and research abilities
- Understand and be able to navigate the various social media platforms
- Join campus organizations such as the campus newspaper or student government in order to learn how to work as a team and to get practice in your field
- Take some classes in business, public relations, and communication to back up your English degree
- Volunteer or obtain an internship in a public relations or related field in order to build your resume
- Be mindful of the job market and be ready to work your way up in the public relations career
A Day in the Life
Sources:
http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/english/
http://www.marquette.edu/explore/what-can-you-do-with-a-major-in-public-relations.php