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.  

Emergency Response | Communicating for the Greater Good During a Crisis

Published on May 25, 2020

Even if your organization’s mission is not directly related to healthcare, nearly all of us have a role to play in helping the communities we serve get through something major, like what we’re all currently going through as a result …

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Types of Internships for Communications Majors

Published on May 15, 2020

With their ability to communicate effectively in almost any situation, communications majors are some of the most sought after candidates in all sorts of professional fields. With so many opportunities available, you might be wondering how to find a job …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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You Don’t Have to be a Musician to Have a Music Career

Published on April 27, 2020

Close your eyes and picture this. You are standing quietly in a large amphitheater when suddenly the house lights go dark and a large crowd erupts in cheers of excitement. A music track plays alongside a pre-recorded video as your …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Women in the Arts

Published on March 30, 2020

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 …

By Hannah Clark
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Interning at Mohegan Sun: Gabriel Gutierrez-Araya

Published on February 20, 2020

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. 

Erik Zawodniak: How did you find the internship at Mohegan Sun?
Gabriel Gutierrez-Araya: I was introduced …

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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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