English Careers

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.

Careers in Writing

    • Technical Writer
    • Copywriter
    • Creative writer
    • Journalist (Newspaper/Magazine Writing)
    • Screen Writer
    • Play Writer
    • Song Writer
    • Proofreader
    • Web Editor
    • Publisher
    • Researcher

Careers in Editing

    • Book Editor
    • Textbook Editor
    • Newspaper/Magazine Editor
    • Web Editor
    • Technical Editor
    • Free Lance Editor

Human Resources and Public Relations:

    • Grant Writer
    • Communication Specialist
    • Public Relations Specialist
    • Web Content Specialist

Advertising and Business:

    • Ad Writer and Editor
    • Research Analyst
    • Business-to-business Marketer
    • Bookstore Manager
    • Corporate Blogger
    • Brand Strategist and Manager
    • Search Engine Marketing

Teaching:

    • 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

Social and Political fields:

    • Paralegal
    • Social Worker
    • Court Reporter
    • Speech Writer
    • Policy Analyst
    • Communications Officer

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