SC&I Job Search Guide
A guide to networking and job searches for students in Rutgers' School of Communication & Information.
Job Sites
- Career Center: IABCThe IABC Career Center's focus is on communications jobs in the private sector, primarily in North America.
- Career Center: National Communication AssociationNCA listings include a broad range of communications positions (librarians, executive directors, coordinators) but is especially rich in academic listings.
- HoojobsHoojobs is a job board for public relations, communications, and marketing professionals.
- MEO JobsMEO aggregates career opportunities in media & communications. Job listings are available via a free email subscription; the website offers direct links to individual firms' job sites.
Professional Organizations: A Selection
- American Copy Editors Society (ACES)
ACES is an international members’ alliance of editors working in digital media, traditional print media, corporate communications, book publishing, academia, government, and beyond. - American Marketing Association
The AMA a professional association for marketing professionals providing a broad range of opportunities to collaborate, network, learn, and grow professionally. They offer training and certification programs. - Association for Women in Communications (AWC)
AWC is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines. - Institute for Public Relations (IPR)
Founded in 1956, the IPR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to fostering greater use of research and research-based knowledge in public relations and corporate communication practice. IPR offers awards for student research. - International Association of Business Communicators
IABC is a global network of communications professionals and hosts networking events and mentoring programs to help recent graduates connect with working public relations, marketing and corporate communications professionals. Most professional members join IABC to further their career advancement, professional development and to grow their professional network. - International Communication Association (ICA)
ICA aims to advance the scholarly study of communication by encouraging and facilitating excellence in academic research worldwide. ICA offers student memberships at a discounted rate. - The National Communication Association (NCA)
The National Communication Association (NCA) is a not-for-profit association of academics in the field of communication. - New York Women in Communications
NYWICI is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower women in the communications field at every career stage to reach their full potential and navigate the ever-changing landscape of communications. They award scholarships and offer a mentoring program. - Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
The PRSA is the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community.
Student Organizations
- MCM Graduate Student AssociationAppears to be inactive as of 8/2021.
Mentoring Programs
- Mentor Connect: Public Relations Society of AmericaTime commitment: 6 months.
Membership in PRSA and application required.