Professional career opportunities include those in magazines, advertising, public relations, radio, television, newspapers, teaching and related fields. Also, through practical experience, students are able to gain understanding in their field of study.

 

Job Opportunities

Public Relations Advertising Broadcasting Video Production Writing & Editing

Publication Design Photography Online Media Marketing Church Media/Communications*

* The Christian Media/Communications major, which involves a partnership between Christian studies and humanities, includes a double major in Christian studies and mass communications. It is designed to prepare graduates for media-related vocations in Christian organizations, institutions and other ministry settings.

As a mass communications major you will learn to:

• Understand and apply First Amendment principles and the law appropriate to professional practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications
• Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information
• Work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity; think critically, creatively and independently
• Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work
• Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve
• Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness
• Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work

What Our Students Are Saying

Rance Collins – Hillsboro, Texas
“The mass communications department at Ouachita has given me the opportunity to get hands-on experience in a variety of media. It has allowed me to simultaneously write a column for the paper, contribute articles to the yearbook and produce news packages for the video department. Meanwhile, the classes have taught me everything from publication design to script writing to communication law. Thanks to the department, I am qualified for numerous jobs in this media-centric digital age.”

Holland Powell – Nashville, Ark.
“I know that as I leave Ouachita, the mass communications department has prepared me with an excellent education and hands-on experience that will lead to a positive career path. My experience editing for The Signal has given me the confidence I need to feel I will have an influence in the world of communications.”

Notable Mass Communications Graduates

Mitch Bettis (’90) General Manager Lake Media Osage Beach, Mo. President Freeman Publications, Inc. Northwest Colorado	Rex Nelson (’82) President Arkansas Independent Colleges & Universities Little Rock, Ark.
Lannie Byrd (’97) Senior Director or Marketing and Online Services University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Ark.	Kenneth Patterson (’07) Sports Marketing Coordinator TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company Carlsbad, Calif.
Kaylan Christopher (’02) Editorial Manager Communications Ministry, Brentwood Baptist Church Brentwood, Tenn.	Kyle Proctor (’02) Senior Account Manager Rockfish Interactive Little Rock, Ark.
Damona Fisher (’83) Manager, Advertising/Public Relations/Market Support Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Little Rock, Ark.	Denver Peacock (’94) Vice President-Director of Public Relations Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods Little Rock, Ark.
Brent Gambill (’01) Executive Producer, MLB Network Radio Executive Producer, Sports Social Networking Sirius XM Radio Washington, D.C.	Matt Ramsey (’03) Director of Information and Communications Arkansas Baptist State Convention Little Rock, Ark.
Sonja J. Keith (’84) Publisher & Editor 501 Life Conway, Ark.	Dr. John Sowers (’96) President The Mentoring Project Portland, Ore.
Daphne Davis Moore (’92) Communications Director The Walton Family Foundation Bentonville, Ark.	Jonny Stewart (’06) Supervising Producer Omelet LA (Branding and Advertising) Los Angeles, Calif.
Stephen Myers (’06) Video and Photo Manager Pine Cove Inc. Tyler, Texas	Miranda McKay Telford (’05) Creative Arts Coordinator Cross Point Community Church Nashville, Tenn.