Books in Careers in Focus series

Journalists and journalistic support workers are responsible for providing timely, popular, or urgent information to the public. These professionals work at newspapers, magazines, publishing companies, radio and television stations, and on the Internet. Their careers are as diverse in nature as they are in their earnings and educational requirements. The nature of journalism has changed in recent times and continues to do so as the field adapts to new media and technology. Competition for employment will be strong in the coming years, but as the industry evolves, new opportunities continue to appear.Careers in Focus: Journalism, Second Edition profiles 21 careers for anyone interested a job in this fast-paced career field.Job profiles include:-Art directors -Columnists and commentators -Editorial and research assistants -Food writers and editors -Journalism teachers -News anchors -Online producers -Photographers and photojournalists -Printing press operators and assistants -Reporters.

Praise for the previous edition:"...does not disappoint...A well-organized and well-written addition."--School Library JournalThe growth of technology constantly creates new ways for information to be preserved and new avenues for people to access information. Trained information professionals help organize and store the information in the first place, and then provide guidance when it must be retrieved and synthesized. These professionals work in a range of settings, including academic, corporate, medical, law, music, public, and other types of libraries; archives; colleges and universities; home offices; business offices; and more.Careers in Focus: Library and Information Science, Second Edition profiles 19 careers for professionals interested in this field.Job profiles include:-Acquisitions librarians -Book conservators -Children's librarians -Corporate librarians -Film and video librarians -Law librarians -Library assistants -Library media specialists -Medical librarians -Research assistants.

Praise for the previous edition:"Solid, up-to-date addition..."--School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Advertising and Marketing, Second Edition covers 21 careers for students interested in persuing a career in this field.Job profiles include:-Advertising account executives -Advertising and marketing managers -Art directors -Buyers -Composers -Copywriters -Demographers -Graphic designers -Illustrators -Internet marketing and advertising consultants -Media planners and buyers -Media relations specialists -Models -Photo stylists -Photographers -Telemarketers -and more.

Careers in Focus: Clerks and Administrative Workers, Second Edition explores 20 careers in this in-demand field. New and updated job profiles include:-Billing clerks -Bookkeeping and accounting clerks -Collection workers -Hotel desk clerks -Insurance policy processing workers -Legal secretaries -Library technicians -Medical transcriptionists -Office clerks -Railroad clerks -Receptionists -Statistical clerks -Typists and word processors -and more.

Praise for the previous edition:"...user-friendly...comprehensive..."--Library JournalCareers in Focus: Mathematics and Physics, Second Edition provides updated information on 21 jobs for students interested in a career in this field. -Job profiles include:-Accountants and auditors -Astrophysicists -Credit analysts -Economists -Mathematics teachers -Sports statisticians -and more.

Careers in Focus: Environment, Fourth Edition explores 20 careers for anyone interested in this "green" field.New and updated job profiles include:-Air quality engineers -Ecologists -Energy conservation technicians -Environmental lobbyists -Fish and game wardens -Geologists -Hazardous waste management specialists -Land trust or preserve managers -Marine biologists -Park rangers -Recycling coordinators -Renewable energy professionals -Soil scientists -and more.

Careers in Focus: Landscaping and Horticulture covers 20 jobs for career seekers with a green thumb. Job profiles include:-Arborists -Beekeepers -Enologists -Farm crop production technicians -Golf course superintendents -Horticulturists -Landscape architects -Landscapers and grounds managers -Lawn and gardening service owners -Nursery owners and managers -and more.

Praise for the previous edition:"...compact, up-to-date...well organized and present[s] a good deal of information."--School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Sports, Fourth Edition covers more than 20 careers for athletic students.Job profiles include:-Golf course superintendents -Groundsmanagers and groundskeepers -Jockeys -Professional athletes--team sports -Sports broadcasters and announcers -Sports instructors and coaches -Sports psychologists -Sports trainers -Sportswriters -Umpires and referees -and more.

Careers in Focus: Business, Third Edition profiles 21 careers in this lucrative field.New and updated job profiles include:-Accountants and auditors -Billing clerks -Chief information officers -Cultural advisers -Event planners -Executive recruiters -Franchise owners -Internet executives -Management analysts and consultants -Office administrators -Public relations specialists -Purchasing agents -Stock clerks -and more.