Qualifications

Communications Specialists are graduates of Bachelor’s/ College Degree, Mass Communications, Social Science/Sociology, Development Communication, Journalism or equivalent. At least 3-4 years of working experience in the related field is preferred.

Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
  1. Ability to think both creatively and strategically
  2. Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.
  3. Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills
  4. Highly skilled in writing speeches, articles, site content
  5. Skilled in the use of photo and video editing software
  6. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  7. Engaging and has good interpersonal skills.
Cost of Education and Training

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for Bachelor’s degree in Communications ranges from P20,000 – P90,000 per semester while public colleges and universities offer courses free of tuition.

Employment Prospects
Monthly Salary Range
P30,000 - P60,000

Industries
  • Transportation and Logistics
Propects for Career Advancement

Communications Specialists may specialize through years of experience and further studies and become:

  • Public Relations/Affairs Specialist
  • Marketing Communications Specialist
  • Events Marketing Specialist
  • Customer Communications Specialist
  • Media Communications Manager
  • Content Marketing Campaign Manager
  • Social Media and Communications Coordinator
  • Communications Coordinator