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Arts | Media | Design

Do you desire to be innovative, creative, and impact popular culture in your career? Is flexibility, originality, and collaboration something you value in a work environment? Creative opportunities can be found in every sector, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Check out the Arts, Media, + Design Career Community for assistance in pursuing a career in the creative economy!

Associations & Organizations

Jobs & Internship Sites

News & Notes

  • Internships/work experiences are essential in finding full-time employment in artistic fields as well as building your portfolio to showcase to potential employers.
  • Consider tailoring artistic portfolios to the specific employer brands/aesthetics. Would your designs complement their brand? Do your research!

Associations & Organizations

Jobs & Internship Sites

News & Notes

  • Find volunteer/career opportunities on museum, association, and organization websites. Many full-time employees begin as volunteers.
  • Connecting with professionals in this career is key – most people get their first arts position through a contact.

Associations & Organizations

Jobs & Internship Sites

​News & Notes

  • There is heavy competition in these careers since the number of job openings is declining.
  • Get Experience! It is vital that students have an internship in a journalism or broadcasting field as well as a college degree to be competitive.

Associations & Organizations

​Jobs & Internship Sites

News & Notes

  • These careers are based mainly on skill and networking with professionals in the field.
  • Research creative credits on IMBD to find professionals with whom to connect.

Associations & Organizations

Jobs & Internship Sites

News & Notes

  • Don’t rely solely on applying to internships and jobs online
  • Network, network, network! 70% of jobs in these industries are found by knowing someone.

Associations & Organizations

​Jobs & Internship Sites

News & Notes

  • Having skills in art, design, digital design, and computer science is very helpful in these industries.College degrees can be flexible in these careers.
  • Employers hire talented people who have skill and desire to develop that skill within the organization.