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.  

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 …

By Erik Zawodniak
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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
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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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Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Advertising Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Advertising Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Featured Resources

Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Portfolio Guide

Portfolio Guide

What is a portfolio?

A portfolio is a supplemental resource that highlights one’s projects or works. These can be for …

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Mandy

Mandy

The Mandy Network provides industry-leading tools which empower creative professionals to connect and find jobs across all sectors of Film, …

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Playbill

Playbill

Broadway’s #1 Job Site: Find your next theatre job—acting, internships, administrative, design, technical, and all other stage employment.

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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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