English careers
A degree in English fosters strong communication skills that will prepare graduates for a variety of careers. Some of the most common careers for English majors are listed below.
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- Technical Writer
- Copywriter
- Creative writer
- Journalist (Newspaper/Magazine Writing)
- Screen Writer
- Play Writer
- Song Writer
- Proofreader
- Web Editor
- Publisher
- Researcher
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- Book Editor
- Textbook Editor
- Newspaper/Magazine Editor
- Web Editor
- Technical Editor
- Free Lance Editor
Human Resources and Public Relations:
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- Grant Writer
- Communication Specialist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Web Content Specialist
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- Ad Writer and Editor
- Research Analyst
- Business-to-business Marketer
- Bookstore Manager
- Corporate Blogger
- Brand Strategist and Manager
- Search Engine Marketing
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- English Teacher (Elementary and Secondary—K-12)
- TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- ESL-English as a Second Language
- EFL-English as a Foreign Language
- Professor (Postsecondary requires further education)
- Adult Education
- Special Needs Education
- Tutor
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- Paralegal
- Social Worker
- Court Reporter
- Speech Writer
- Policy Analyst
- Communications Officer