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Career Paths
(some of these positions require additional education and/or experience)

editor
copywriter
publisher
critic
announcer
journalist
teacher
public speaker
creative writer
theatre director
project director
proof-reader
policy and procedures analyst
public relations representative
volunteer coordinator
fundraiser
consumer researcher
technical writer
special events coordinator
commentator
book publicist
indexer
playwright
lyricist
scriptwriter
media relations officer
advertising
website designer
research assistant
lawyer
librarian
law clerk
translator
market researcher
professor
teaching assistant

Skills Developed
• Skills in reading and interpreting texts
• Skills in communicating complex ideas
• Ability to think creatively and critically
• Editing skills
• Strong research skills
• Presentation skills – persuasive ability
• Oral and written expression
• Rhetorical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Organizational skills
• Cross cultural awareness
• Time management, independent work