Arts, Media, and Communication

Welcome to the Arts, Media, and Communication community!

The Arts, Media, and Communication community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the arts, media, and communications industries.  As a follower of the Arts, Media, and Communication community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

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How to Break Into the Communications World

Published on September 20, 2021

Get an inside look on how some communication professionals entered into the field of communication. Gain insight on the most surprising things about working in the field, what is different about the interview process than in other fields, and some …

By Christina Badini
Christina Badini Assistant Director, Corporate Partner Relations
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4 Career Lessons from Janelle Monáe

Published on September 13, 2021

The multitalented singer, songwriter, actor, performer, producer, and activist Janelle Monáe has had a busy quarantine. In addition to fighting food insecurity amid the Covid-19 pandemic and starring in the second season of Amazon's Homecoming, the eight-time Grammy-nominated artist was …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Learn New Career Skills Virtually This Summer!

Published on June 1, 2021

With summer quickly approaching you may find yourself wondering, is it too late for me to find a meaningful career experience? And the answer is, of course not! There are wonderful opportunities still available for you to gain experience this …

By Christina Badini
Christina Badini Assistant Director, Corporate Partner Relations
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3 Alternative Experiential Learning Resources for Arts, Media, and Communication Students

Published on May 19, 2021

Going to college, many students hope to gain practical experience in their field. One way of achieving this goal is by taking part in experiential learning, which consists of internships, co-ops, research, clinical, part-time jobs, and more. Many students are …

By Lisa Martelli
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How to Network Your Way into a UX/UI Design Job

Published on April 17, 2021

As the field of UX and UI design continues to evolve and grow, it is crucial for those entering into a UX/UI career to get an early start in creating the building blocks for a diverse, active, ever-expanding network. An …

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Husky Mentors

Andy Rogers

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  • Senior Director, Partnerships & Publishers Libsyn
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Margaux Ancel

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Courtney Curtis

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Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

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  • Top Employers
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  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation.

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
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Mediabistro

Mediabistro

Careers for Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Social Media Managers, Proofreaders and More.

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Art Jobs

Art Jobs

Jobs in arts, culture, education, theatre, museum…

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Behance

Behance

Creative Jobs. Discover your next career move, freelance gig, or internship.

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Dribbble

Dribbble

The #1 job board for graphic design jobs. Dribbble is the heart of the design community and the best resource …

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