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.  

3 Professional Organizations to Join for Aspiring Film Professionals

Published on February 18, 2020

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. …

By Victoria
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Welcome to the Arts, Media, and Communication Career Community!

Published on December 24, 2019

As someone interested in learning more about this community, you may already be aware of the vast array of career opportunities that are available to you in these fields (which can be a bit overwhelming). You may also already be …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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Art Meets Social Impact | An Interview with Ilene Squires

Published on December 24, 2019

Are you an artist who would like to make use of your talents in the social impact space? From volunteer work to paid positions, there are plenty of opportunities available. I interviewed Ilene Squires, a freelance photographer who teaches part-time …

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How to Succeed as a COMM Major – 5 tips

Published on December 9, 2019

It’s an exciting time to be a Communications major. The prevalence of newer media channels such as social media, video, digital display and podcasts have lead to an abundance of ways to tell a story. With the field of communications …

By Natalie Calletano
Natalie Calletano Administrative Services Intern
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Advertising and Public Relations: Do You Know the Difference?

Published on November 18, 2019

 

Ads, ads, and more ads. Today it feels like these various advertisements are all we see – brands begging us to buy their product over their competitors, commercials for upcoming streaming shows and movies, and Pavlovian posters for food that …

By Clarice Pennock
Clarice Pennock Career Intern
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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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