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Communication Manager - Working conditions

Kaiwhakahaere Whakawhiti Kōrero

Working Conditions

Communication managers spend most of their time working in offices

They also travel locally, nationally or internationally to visit suppliers, designers, people from the media and other relevant organisations. 

Communication managers may find their work stressful, as they spend much of their time working to deadlines.
Jeremy Lambert uses his work computer and laptop

Many communication managers have a laptop for use when travelling

Lana Simmons-Donaldson checks over a brochure

Communication managers work in offices

 

Equipment

Equipment communication managers may use includes:
  • general office equipment
  • computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs)
  • projectors and display equipment for trade shows and exhibitions.
     

 

Jane Keig

"No matter all the planning that you do – there are always going to be things that come up throughout the day and you have to be flexible. My BlackBerry is my organisational system. I actually do get BlackBerry anxiety if I’m away from it."

Jane Keig - Communication Manager

 

Hours

Communication managers usually work long hours, and many work weekends and evenings.

 

Jane Keig

"Sometimes you have to come in on the weekends to be able to do extra work. And yes, the hours can sometimes be crazy."

Jane Keig - Communication Manager

 

Contact with people

Communication managers deal with a wide range of people including:
  • communication officers and advisers
  • the media
  • clients or customers
  • the public
  • production workers such as designers, printers and photographers
  • advertising and communication companies
  • human resources staff
  • politicians and other government staff.

 

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Updated September 2009
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