NEWS: To work in a news department, students should study writing and communication in both English and Spanish, including editing written material, and can include on-air work. See courses in Communications.

SALES: To work in a sales department, students should should study writing and communication in both English and Spanish, and/or public relations,and can include basic accounting courses. See courses in Mass Communications.

ENGINEERING: Broadcast engineering is based actual working experience, but can include studies in mechanical and computer engineering. See courses in Engineering.

TRAFFIC AND BILLING: A general education degree is helpful in this sector of the industry, including bilingual studies and basic math. See courses in Mass Communication.

PROMOTION: A station's promotions department relies on well-organized individuals with a well-rounded education including public relations courses, writing and basic college math. See courses in Communications and Mass Communication.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: A station's community affairs department relies on well-organized individuals with a good general education including public relations courses, writing and basic college math. See courses in Communications and Mass Communication.

PROGRAMMING: Programming departments look for individuals to perform actual on-air work, coordinate remote broadcasts, etc. Educational requirements for this job would include a good general education including writing, bilingual education, college algebra and public relations courses. See courses in Communications and Mass Communication.

PRODUCTION: Working in the producation departmentwould be be served by a good general education including writing and communication in both English and Spanish, including editing written material. Other courses to take may include public relations, and mass media. See courses in Communications and Mass Communication.