Communications and Media
Knowledge Area
Occupations requiring this knowledge
- Public Relations Specialists6.23
- Film and Video Editors5.90
- Editors5.63
- Media Technical Directors/Managers5.55
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists5.54
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary5.51
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers5.45
- Media Programming Directors5.43
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys5.30
- Advertising and Promotions Managers5.21
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary5.07
- Producers and Directors4.96
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary4.83
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary4.82
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.76
- Art Directors4.69
- Audio and Video Technicians4.67
- Writers and Authors4.66
- Actors4.63
- Special Effects Artists and Animators4.57
- Anthropologists and Archeologists4.50
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary4.49
- Graphic Designers4.40
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists4.39
- Political Scientists4.38
- Desktop Publishers4.36
- Video Game Designers4.35
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary4.34
- Public Safety Telecommunicators4.33
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary4.29
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary4.28
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary4.27
- Marketing Managers4.21
- Advertising Sales Agents4.21
- Web Administrators4.20
- Technical Writers4.17
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary4.14
- Emergency Management Directors4.05
- Talent Directors4.05
- Sound Engineering Technicians4.04
- Cooks, Fast Food4.01
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.96
- Curators3.96
- Sociologists3.95
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.94
- Epidemiologists3.89
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary3.88
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary3.86
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.84
- Clergy3.83
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary3.82
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes3.81
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.81
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators3.78
- Computer User Support Specialists3.77
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.76
- Broadcast Technicians3.75
- Chief Sustainability Officers3.74
- Urban and Regional Planners3.72
- Management Analysts3.71
- Freight Forwarders3.71
- Park Naturalists3.69
- Music Directors and Composers3.69
- History Teachers, Postsecondary3.68
- Choreographers3.67
- Coroners3.65
- Training and Development Managers3.64
- Farm and Home Management Educators3.63
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary3.62
- Training and Development Specialists3.61
- Security Managers3.60
- Geographers3.60
- Business Continuity Planners3.59
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary3.56
- Photographers3.55
- Online Merchants3.54
- Biologists3.54
- Fundraising Managers3.53
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists3.53
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists3.53
- Fundraisers3.52
- Search Marketing Strategists3.52
- Information Technology Project Managers3.52
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary3.49
- Sustainability Specialists3.48
- Historians3.48
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners3.47
- Athletes and Sports Competitors3.47
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film3.47
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists3.46
- Lodging Managers3.45
- Computer Network Support Specialists3.45
- Archivists3.45
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts3.44
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists3.43
- Climate Change Policy Analysts3.43
- Intelligence Analysts3.43
- Economists3.42
- Lawyers3.42
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products3.42
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs3.41
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses3.39
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians3.39
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary3.36
- Radiologists3.36
- Agricultural Engineers3.35
- Survey Researchers3.35
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education3.35
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators3.35
- Hearing Aid Specialists3.34
- Set and Exhibit Designers3.33
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers3.31
- Security Management Specialists3.30
- Travel Agents3.29
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.28
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary3.28
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists3.28
- Naturopathic Physicians3.28
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary3.27
- Coaches and Scouts3.27
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary3.26
- Chief Executives3.25
- Compensation and Benefits Managers3.24
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists3.24
- Real Estate Sales Agents3.24
- Fish and Game Wardens3.23
- Animal Control Workers3.23
- Physicists3.22
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3.22
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners3.21
- Airfield Operations Specialists3.20
- Environmental Economists3.19
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance3.19
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.17
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary3.17
- Motion Picture Projectionists3.17
- Preventive Medicine Physicians3.16
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators3.16
- Music Therapists3.15
- Animal Scientists3.14
- Soil and Plant Scientists3.14
- Microbiologists3.14
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education3.14
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers3.13
- Web Developers3.12
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists3.12
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers3.11
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3.10
- Human Resources Managers3.09
- Environmental Restoration Planners3.09
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers3.09
- Prepress Technicians and Workers3.09
- Sales Managers3.05
- Foresters3.05
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary3.05
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education3.05
- Instructional Coordinators3.05
- Occupational Therapists3.05
- Healthcare Social Workers3.04
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education3.04
- Nurse Practitioners3.04
- Genetic Counselors3.04
- Residential Advisors3.04
- Real Estate Brokers3.04
- Spa Managers3.03
- Health Education Specialists3.02
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.02
- Potters, Manufacturing3.02
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks3.01
- Wind Energy Development Managers3.00
- Health Informatics Specialists3.00
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School3.00
- Physician Assistants3.00
- Audiologists3.00
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers3.00
- Funeral Home Managers2.99
- Range Managers2.98
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors2.98
- Dietitians and Nutritionists2.97
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives2.97
- Conservation Scientists2.96
- Hydrologists2.96
- Purchasing Managers2.95
- Customs Brokers2.95
- Business Intelligence Analysts2.95
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval2.95
- Transportation Engineers2.95
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors2.95
- Rehabilitation Counselors2.94
- Neurologists2.94
- Transit and Railroad Police2.93
- Investment Fund Managers2.92
- Parking Enforcement Workers2.92
- Industrial Ecologists2.91
- Firefighters2.91
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products2.90
- Clinical Nurse Specialists2.90
- Family Medicine Physicians2.90
- Social and Community Service Managers2.89
- Document Management Specialists2.89
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists2.89
- Mental Health Counselors2.89
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School2.89
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School2.89
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary2.89
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers2.88
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary2.87
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents2.86
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers2.86
- Tax Preparers2.86
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors2.86
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists2.85
- Computer Network Architects2.85
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists2.85
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists2.84
- Loss Prevention Managers2.82
- Compliance Managers2.81
- Flight Attendants2.81
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists2.80
- Landscape Architects2.80
- Transportation Planners2.80
- Private Detectives and Investigators2.80
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks2.80
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators2.79
- Credit Counselors2.79
- Museum Technicians and Conservators2.79
- Interior Designers2.79
- General Internal Medicine Physicians2.79
- Telemarketers2.79
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers2.78
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education2.78
- Physical Therapists2.78
- Logistics Analysts2.77
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists2.77
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers2.77
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates2.76
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists2.76
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers2.75
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products2.75
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors2.75
- Astronomers2.74
- Nuclear Technicians2.74
- Tour Guides and Escorts2.74
- Natural Sciences Managers2.73
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators2.73
- Database Administrators2.73
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers2.73
- Community Health Workers2.73
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters2.73
- Cargo and Freight Agents2.73
- Art Therapists2.72
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate2.71
- Bioinformatics Scientists2.71
- Forest and Conservation Technicians2.71
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary2.71
- Chefs and Head Cooks2.71
- Procurement Clerks2.71
- Construction Managers2.70
- Computer Systems Analysts2.70
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School2.70
- Speech-Language Pathologists2.69
- Geneticists2.68
- Neuropsychologists2.68
- Craft Artists2.68
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2.68
- Recreational Therapists2.68
- Critical Care Nurses2.68
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers2.68
- Aviation Inspectors2.68
- Materials Engineers2.67
- Nurse Anesthetists2.67
- Orthotists and Prosthetists2.67
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants2.67
- Gambling Managers2.66
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents2.66
- Personal Financial Advisors2.65
- Dietetic Technicians2.65
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar2.64
- Respiratory Therapists2.64
- Nurse Midwives2.64
- Security Guards2.64
- Helpers--Electricians2.64
- Construction and Building Inspectors2.64
- Financial Managers2.63
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators2.63
- Computer Hardware Engineers2.62
- Pediatricians, General2.62
- Correctional Officers and Jailers2.62
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property2.61
- Information Security Analysts2.61
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators2.60
- Statistical Assistants2.60
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health2.59
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers2.59
- Acupuncturists2.59
- Manufacturing Engineers2.58
- Musicians and Singers2.58
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs2.58
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators2.58
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors2.58
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators2.58
- Supply Chain Managers2.57
- Medical and Health Services Managers2.57
- Logistics Engineers2.57
- Computer Programmers2.57
- Precision Agriculture Technicians2.57
- Optometrists2.57
- Costume Attendants2.57
- Skincare Specialists2.57
- Hydroelectric Production Managers2.56
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers2.56
- Water Resource Specialists2.55
- Human Resources Specialists2.55
- Tutors2.55
- Commercial and Industrial Designers2.55
- Highway Maintenance Workers2.55
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers2.54
- Logisticians2.54
- Wind Energy Engineers2.54
- Opticians, Dispensing2.54
- Embalmers2.54
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians2.54
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare2.53
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.53
- Air Traffic Controllers2.53
- Geothermal Production Managers2.52
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers2.52
- Library Technicians2.52
- Podiatrists2.52
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers2.52
- Forest and Conservation Workers2.52
- Mechatronics Engineers2.51
- Orthodontists2.51
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers2.51
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers2.51
- Gas Plant Operators2.51
- Computer and Information Systems Managers2.50
- Mathematicians2.50
- Veterinarians2.50
- Police Identification and Records Officers2.50
- Sales Engineers2.50
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists2.49
- Urologists2.49
- Barbers2.49
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists2.48
- Nannies2.48
- Library Assistants, Clerical2.48
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health2.47
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors2.47
- Self-Enrichment Teachers2.47
- Fashion Designers2.47
- Patient Representatives2.47
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive2.47
- Traffic Technicians2.47
- School Psychologists2.46
- Clinical Neuropsychologists2.46
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary2.46
- Chiropractors2.46
- Dermatologists2.46
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service2.46
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment2.46
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers2.46
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand2.46
- Biomass Power Plant Managers2.45
- Architectural and Engineering Managers2.45
- Labor Relations Specialists2.45
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials2.45
- Exercise Physiologists2.45
- Funeral Attendants2.45
- Correspondence Clerks2.45
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers2.45
- Interpreters and Translators2.44
- Environmental Engineers2.43
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool2.43
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists2.42
- Cooks, Private Household2.42
- Solar Energy Installation Managers2.42
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers2.42
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2.42
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians2.41
- Geothermal Technicians2.41
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling2.40
- Biochemists and Biophysicists2.40
- Teaching Assistants, Special Education2.40
- Accountants and Auditors2.39
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary2.39
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term2.39
- File Clerks2.39
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan2.39
- Receptionists and Information Clerks2.39
- Automotive Engineers2.38
- Microsystems Engineers2.38
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.38
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers2.37
- Recreation Workers2.37
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators2.37
- Forensic Science Technicians2.34
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks2.34
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects2.33
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers2.33
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels2.33
- Prosthodontists2.32
- General and Operations Managers2.31
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators2.31
- Emergency Medicine Physicians2.31
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2.31
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks2.31
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products2.30
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors2.30
- Sports Medicine Physicians2.30
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2.30
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping2.30
- Mechanical Engineers2.29
- Concierges2.29
- Facilities Managers2.28
- Loan Officers2.28
- Hospitalists2.28
- Insurance Underwriters2.27
- Geodetic Surveyors2.27
- Architectural and Civil Drafters2.27
- Photonics Technicians2.27
- Bill and Account Collectors2.27
- Farm Labor Contractors2.26
- Automotive Engineering Technicians2.26
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education2.26
- Animal Caretakers2.26
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers2.25
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians2.25
- Acute Care Nurses2.25
- Motorboat Operators2.25
- Treasurers and Controllers2.24
- Nuclear Engineers2.24
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers2.24
- Food Scientists and Technologists2.23
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers2.23
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers2.22
- Judicial Law Clerks2.22
- Physicians, Pathologists2.22
- Brokerage Clerks2.22
- Wind Energy Operations Managers2.21
- Biostatisticians2.21
- Quality Control Analysts2.21
- Pharmacists2.21
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2.21
- Midwives2.21
- Retail Salespersons2.21
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks2.21
- Data Entry Keyers2.21
- Administrative Services Managers2.20
- Robotics Engineers2.20
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.20
- Remote Sensing Technicians2.20
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists2.19
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors2.19
- Customs and Border Protection Officers2.19
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants2.19
- Millwrights2.19
- Food Service Managers2.18
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers2.18
- Electrical Engineers2.18
- Allergists and Immunologists2.18
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects2.17
- Marriage and Family Therapists2.17
- Insurance Sales Agents2.17
- Quality Control Systems Managers2.15
- Mechanical Drafters2.15
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric2.15
- Database Architects2.14
- Statisticians2.14
- Civil Engineers2.14
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners2.14
- Industrial Production Managers2.13
- Regulatory Affairs Managers2.13
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists2.13
- Pharmacy Technicians2.13
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers2.13
- Computer and Information Research Scientists2.12
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers2.12
- Massage Therapists2.12
- Surgical Assistants2.11
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers2.11
- New Accounts Clerks2.11
- Validation Engineers2.10
- Nanosystems Engineers2.10
- Medical Dosimetrists2.10
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists2.10
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers2.10
- Parts Salespersons2.10
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks2.10
- Fence Erectors2.10
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment2.10
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School2.09
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2.09
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.09
- Dancers2.08
- Team Assemblers2.08
- Actuaries2.07
- Athletic Trainers2.07
- Clinical Research Coordinators2.06
- Information Security Engineers2.06
Source: O*NET database (knowledge)