Alabama Visual Communication Schools

Alabama Visual Communication Industry Outlook:

Openings may be found in a wide variety of settings such as illustration or advertising. Those more skilled in technology may work on web site design or computer graphics. Positions can also be found as Art Director or Media Specialist. Communication is vital to all businesses and the need for effective visual technology is only increasing. Graduates may consider visual communication titles such as:

• Executive Assistant
• Performance Improvement Manager
• Store Manager
• Writer/Photographer

There are nearly 500 Radio Broadcast stations, 450 Communication Services and 130 Television Broadcasting Stations in Alabama. Large businesses that are obviously concerned with visuals include Books-A-Million, Buffalo Rock Company, Take Hold Records, Mercedes-Benz US, and Vintage Pharmaceuticals. Some Alabama Companies now hiring people for Visual Communication positions in Alabama:

• Gateway Sourcing - Mobile, AL
• Columbia Southern University - Orange Beach, AL
• Rue 21 - Florence, AL
• The Hershey Company – Birmingham, AL

Alabama Visual Communication Salary and Working Conditions:

The largest city is Birmingham with well over 200,000 residents and some of the smaller towns have less than 30,000 people. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports a rise in the states annual income from the information industry. Alabama’s average annual revenue may be lower than some states, but the home prices and salaries are competitive. Current advertised positions in Alabama visual communications include:

• Communications & Marketing Specialist – Auburn, AL
• Writer/Photographer – Montgomery, AL
• Salon Manager – Tuscaloosa, AL
• Commercial Analyst – Mobile, AL

A list of average Alabama Visual Communication salaries is available below:

Position	Annual Salary
Marketing Communication Manager	$100,000
Web Designer	$69,000
Account Manager	$60,000
Internet and Print Advertising	$65,000
Source: Indeed.com 2009

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