As a Communications manager you will be responsible for effectively sending out your organisation’s internal and external messages. This includes communicating effectively with employees and management team as well as promoting your company’s mission products or services among the public.
Communications managers work closely with management teams and executives to give shape to the image and values of the company and develop methods of communicating them to the public using different forms of media. They serve as the company’s media liaison and spokesperson and it is their responsibility to ensure that the messages sent out align with the business strategies of the company. They also work on effective dissemination of internal messages within the organisation.
Preparing detailed media reports, press releases, and marketing materials
Conducting public meetings and conferences for popularity
Identifying press opportunities and conducting press meets
Dealing with doubts and queries from people at different levels
Developing strategies to reach out to masses
Developing content to be disseminated via social media, websites, newsletters, press releases and any other distribution channels
Drafting written materials and prepare presentations for communicating with employees
Although choosing a particular stream at plus two level is not necessary for pursuing higher studies in Communication it is always better to choose Humanities with Journalism which will enable you to get basic understanding about Media and Communication.
The common course offered at the UG in this area is Bachelor of Communication and Journalism(BCJ). You can either go for three year BCJ or BA in Mass Communication.
Although taking Bachelors in Communication and journalism is the best option for becoming a Communication Manager, any other relevant undergraduate degree will also make you eligible for Masters in Communication.
After completing the UG, you can go for Masters in Communication with specialisation in Public Relations or Communication Management.You can either go for MA in Communication or MCJ (Master of Communication and Journalism). These are usually 2 year programs.
You can also take up an MBA in Communication Management which is of 2 years duration.
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One of the most important qualities communication managers should possess is good communication skills. They should be able to convey messages in such a manner that the receiving person should have a clear idea of what is being conveyed.
Stress tolerance is important as they have to work with huge audiences and manage them effectively, which can be pressurising
They must be very creative and should come up with new ideas and concepts to present their brand and reach out to public
Writing skill is very important as they have to draft written materials and presentations to convey the ideas clearly.
Public Sector Companies
Business Corporates
Sports Industry
Travel and Tourism
Healthcare Industry
Finance
Education Industry
Facebook
Apple
IBM
TATA communications
Microsoft
Accenture
