There are many areas in which PWE majors can find career success. For example, PWE majors can pursue careers...

... in the publishing industry, working as:

• editors and proofreaders
• copywriters
• publicity or publication managers
• editorial and administrative assistants
• production specialists
• writers
• freelancers in book reviewing, desktop publishing, proofreading and writing

... in the media, working as:

• journalists (online and paper)
• researchers (for organizations and publications)
• copy editors
• page designers
• freelancers

... in technical fields, applying their writing and organizational skills, along with knowledge in areas such as computers, to help researchers and technicians produce documents.

... in corporations, which need skilled writers and editors to write and design internal publications such as newsletters and policy manuals.

... in government agencies, which need public-affairs specialists and audiovisual production supervisors.

... in academic institutions and many nonprofit organizations, which need public information specialists and grant writers.

... in advertising agencies, which need copywriters, promotional specialists and public relations or publicity assistants.

... in the arts and entertainment industries, which offer many opportunities for collaborators, screenwriters and playwrights.