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- Do you consider yourself to be creative, expressive, or imaginative?
- Are you interested in learning about developing public relations campaigns, stage production, or creating museum exhibits?
- Does is sound like fun to work in a less structured environment with the freedom to voice your originality?
- Could you see yourself planning art projects or sporting events for others to enjoy?
Careers in this community focus on composing, writing, designing, and performing.
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Use terms like intern/internship for intern/practicum opportunities and terms like: associate, assistant, entry-level for career starting job opportunities
Art/Art history
- Art Collections
- Art direction/director
- Art historian
- Art Restoration
- Curatorial/curator
- Exhibit design/preparation
- Fashion design
- Graphic Art/Design
- Illustration/Illustrator
- Multi-media
- Stylist
- Web design
- Search by discipline:
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Graphic design
- Intermedia
- Jewelry and metal arts
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Three-dimensional (3D) design
Communications
- Advertising
- Communications
- Education
- Events
- Government
- Marketing
- Media
- Non-profit
- Public Relations
- Social
Cinema Studies
- Actor
- Film
- Directing
- Editing
- Production
- Screen/Scriptwriting
- Video
- Writing
Dance
- Dance
- Dance Education
- Dance Administration
- Dance Research
- Performing
- Somatic Practices
English/Creative Writing
- Advertising
- Communications
- Content/Creative Content
- Editing/Editor
- Education
- Public Relations
- Storytelling
- Writing/Writer
Journalism/Mass Communications
- Content
- Editing/Editor
- Events
- Media
- News
- Podcast/Podcasting
- Production
- Publishing/Publisher
- Radio
- Reporting/Reporter
- Television
- Video
Music
- Instructor/Educator
- Musician
- Performer/Vocalist
- Music Production
- Music Management
- Composer/Music Writing
- Lyricist
- Music Publicist
Theater
- Administration
- Events
- Perform/Performance
- Playwright
- Production
- Stagecraft
Other Resources
Check out Exploring Majors & Careers page (scroll to What Can I Do With This Major?).
See what Hawkeyes in your college/major are doing after graduation using interactive post-graduation dashboards.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay, and job outlook.
Arts & Design
Media & Entertainment
Career Videos: Arts and Media
Career One Stop videos (See Arts and Communications for choices)
Career Podcasts:
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Beyond the Studio (Podcasts about making a living as an artist)
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It's All Journalism (Podcasts about media and journalism trends)
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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch (Podcast with interview with sports media professionals)
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Top 25 PR Podcasts (A great variety of podcasts for Public Relations interests)
Want to put your interests to good use? Join with other students who share them. Discover student organizations which relate to arts, media, and entertainment at the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. You can browse the database by letter or search by keyword or name for locating student organizations.
Some examples of organizations that may be of interest are:
- American Advertising Federation
- Art Hawks
- Bijou Film Board
- Campus Activity Board
- Daily Iowan
- Dance Marathon
- EPX Studio
- English Society
- Film Club
- Fine Arts Council
- Fools Magazine
- KRUI-FM
- Musicology Society at Iowa
- Nightingale
- Scope Productions
- Student Video Production
- Voices of Soul
- Wilder Things Magazine
If you don’t want to join a club or don’t have the time, you can find activities and events related to your interests via After Class
Also consider volunteering as a way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!
- Volunteer Center of Johnson County
- Hawkeye Service Breaks
- Student Organization Fair (held at the start of each semester)
Sign Up for Newsletters
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Scroll below and check out student employment, internships & post-graduation full-time jobs in Handshake. Employers targeting University of Iowa students & alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you! |
ART & DESIGN
Gain Experience
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Internships.com (Art and design internships)
Job Searching
PERFORMING ARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENT
Gain Experience
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Internships.com (Media/Entertainment internships)
Job Searching
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Arts Jobs (Performing arts jobs)
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Bookjobs (Book publishing)
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MediaBistro (Media Jobs)
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Working Not Working (Media Jobs)
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Playbill (Theater Jobs)
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Backstage (TV & Film Jobs)
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BroadwayWorld (Theater Jobs)
Freelancing/Flexible Job Resources
Professional organizations are a great way to explore, prepare, experience, and achieve your career interests and goals!
- Explore - Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on
- Prepare - Learn about job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders
- Experience - Check out resources, including specialized job boards and LinkedIn groups to locate mentors and job shadowing/informational interview opportunities
- Achieve - Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.
Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!
Art & Design
Art History/Museums
Art & Design
Media
Public Relations
Publishing
Web Content & Design
Writing/Communications
Entertainment
Dance
Event Planning
Music
Radio/TV/Film
Theater
AME Feature
Learn About Careers from Real Life Professionals
CandidCareer.com provides an easy way to explore careers and learn about job search strategies through thousands of 1-2 minute video clips
Creative Services Manager
News Editor
Orchestra Manager
Handshake Postings for Arts, Media & Entertainment
Digital Content Producer at WKBT News 8 Now
EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - KCRG at KCRG-TV9
Report for America: 50+ Journalism Jobs at Report for America
Assistant Account Executive, Technology at Edelman
AV Event Technician at Markey's
Live Event AV Technician at Markey's
TV Multimedia Journalist at Entravision Communications Corp
Junior Associate at Gasthalter & Co.
Reporting Fellow at Advance Local
News Producer at Entravision Communications Corp
Events

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Hawkeye Spotlight

UI grad living dream producing ‘Pat McAfee Show’

The Hawkeye you’ll hear during halftime
