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Arts, Media & Entertainment
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Abi Case
Crystal Lewis
- 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
Museums/Collections/Archives
- Archives/Archivist
- Cataloging
- Collections care/management
- Conservator/Conservation
- Cultural Heritage
- Curator/curatorial
- Exhibit management/planning/design
- Gallery
- Historic Preservation
- Historical/Cultural Interpretation
- Library
- Museum Administration/Operations/Management
- Museum Education
- Registrar (pair with Museum and Assistant/Associate/Managing)
- Technician (pair with Museum/Collections/Archival)
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
- Entertainment and Sports Careers
- Film, TV, Animation, & Gaming Job Profiles
- My Next Move Arts & Entertainment
- Guide to Careers in Communications
- My Next Move Media & Communications
- Careers for Communication Major
- Articles and Resources for Musicians
- Careers in Music & Audio Tools
- Careers in Live Music
Career Videos: Arts and Media
Career One Stop videos (See Arts and Communications for choices)
Career Podcasts:
- Beyond the Studio (Podcasts about making a living as an artist)
- It's All Journalism (Podcasts about media and journalism trends)
- Sports Media with Richard Deitsch (Podcast with interview with sports media professionals)
- 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)
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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
- Iowa Arts Council
- Professional Association for Design
- Photography Associations
- American Art Therapy Association
- Association of Medical Illustrators
- American Society of Interior Designers
- Art and Design Organizations
Media
Public Relations
Publishing
Web Content & Design
Writing/Communications
- Editing Industry Resources
- Writing/Communications Industry Organizations
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs
- Audiovisual & Integrated Experience Association
- National Communication Association
Entertainment
Dance
Event Planning
Music
- American Music Therapy Association
- Recording Industry Association of America
- Music Associations and Organizations
Radio/TV/Film
- Iowa Motion Picture Association
- Radio Television Digital News Association
- Radio Associations
- Broadcast TV Associations
- Cable TV Associations
- Film Associations, Guilds, & Unions
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
Job & Internship Postings
Education Program Coordinator at Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation
Performance Marketing Analyst at Mason Interactive
Junior Ad Operations Data Analyst at Public Good Software
Digital Content Coordinator at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Digital Marketing Graduate Program at Brainlabs
Stout Adventures Coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Stout
Master Control Operator (ASSO) - KGWN at Wyoming News Now/ NBC Nebraska: KGWN-TV, KCWY-TV, KNEP-TV
Substitute Health Fitness Professional at HealthFitness
Tour Coordinator at CETA Tours
Content Producer at Sinclair, Inc.
Entry-Level Performance Coach at Michigan Elite Conditioning for Athletes
Video Editor / Videographer at WKBT News 8 Now
Multimedia Content Producer at Spectrum
Weekend Morning News Anchor/Reporter at Sinclair, Inc.
Account Coordinator at Infinity Direct
Theatre Technician (emphasis in live audio) at John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Event Sales Rep (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB Event Venues) at Playbook Sports
Camera Operator at KCAU TV
Multimedia Journalist (Bilingual English/Spanish) at Univision Communications Inc., now TelevisaUnivision
Account Executive at Quinn
Senior Account Executive at Quinn
2D Illustrator/Character Designer at Pemdas Productions LLC
Rental Sales Agent at Sixt Rent a Car US
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