Welcome to the Arts, Media, and Communication career community!

This page has been tailored to this specific community and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, professional organizations to learn from, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this industry, consider meeting with a career coach. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here.

Professions Might Include:

  • Journalists
  • Publicists
  • Event planners,
  • Graphic designers
  • Musicians
  • Playwrights
  • Video producers and editors
  • Novelists
  • Interior designers
  • Commercial artists
  • Actors
  • Art agents
  • Set designers
  • Curators  

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Might Include (but are not limited to):

  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Engineering and technology
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Coordination
  • Organization
  • Operation and control
  • Service orientation
  • Fine arts
  • History and archaeology

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If you’ve made it this far and found our website, I’ve got great news! Meeting with a Career Consultant is just a couple of clicks away. If you are finding yourself wondering about the current state of the job or …

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Women in the Arts

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When thinking of famous women UConn alumni, many will gravitate to the stars of the basketball team. But did you know there are many alumni in the arts who are considered household names? Here a few famous women in the …

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How to Best Prepare for the Non-Profit & Service Career Fair! 

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Careers for the Common Good is excited to announce the 2020 Non-Profit and Service Career Fair on February 28th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with over 75 non-profits, …

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Interning at Mohegan Sun: Gabriel Gutierrez-Araya

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Gabriel Gutierrez-Araya is a Junior Communications major and Marketing minor at the Storrs campus. Gabriel held a summer public relations internship at Mohegan Sun. 

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3 Professional Organizations to Join for Aspiring Film Professionals

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One of the most important parts of securing and excelling at your job is networking. This is especially important in the Film industry, where creative collaboration and diversity serve as essential parts to the creation and execution of film production. …

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