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Arts / Media / Marketing

Welcome to the Arts, Media, and Marketing interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that use various forms of media, writing, and artistic expression (such as music, theater, dance, and visual arts) to produce creative content and tell stories that speak to the human experience, or may be exploring different possible ways to bring their creative skills to the workplace. People who pursue careers in the arts, media, and marketing have strong communication skills, think creatively, and collaborate well. Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): social media, journalism, film, visual and performing arts, graphic design, public relations, publishing, and arts administration.

Huskies@Work

More than ever, students need connections to help them explore what their career paths could look like after graduation. That’s where our incredible network of alumni come in!

Huskies@Work is a program run and supported by the UWAA that matches …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Forage Roundtable: Overcoming Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome

Students and young professionals face a great deal of anxiety when it comes to choosing a career path. “What do you want to be?” and “What do you want to do after you graduate?” are questions that plague the typical …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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Volunteering Opportunity with Capitol Hill Tool Library!

Get Involved in Sustainable Capitol Hill

For the village, by the village! We’re a volunteer community group so that means we need you! There are many different ways you can get involved and help out. You can help out on …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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10 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Land a Great Job

Do you hate writing cover letters?

Or coming up with the perfect resume bullet?

Or just figuring out what to do with your life???

Good news: ChatGPT is here to help!

And while it can’t find you a job completely …

By Break Into Tech
Get more tech tips at breakinto.tech
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Careers in UX Design Roundtable: 5 Designers Share How They Navigate the Industry

User experience (UX) design roles rarely look the same. The role of a UX designer depends significantly on the employer you work for. Because every company has different needs, audiences, and products, each defines UX design differently. UX designers work …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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Featured Classes

Data Visualization

UW Continuum College
A picture speaks a thousand data points. In a data-driven world, the ability to present large amounts of information through…

Certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy

UW Continuum College
Does your organization’s content work effectively? Is it delivering the best message to the targeted audience, in line with your…

Certificate in Museum Studies

UW Continuum College
In our increasingly high-tech and virtual society, museums offer a space where communities can interact through meaningful objects, discover new…

Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels

Ashley Kennedy
If you’re in marketing, the only thing worse than not having a social media marketing strategy is having a bad…

Talking Eyes Media: Multimedia Social Activism

Julie Winokur
Ed Kashi—a leading voice in the photojournalism and visual storytelling community—always wanted to disappear as a photographer. Julie Winokur—an accomplished…

Introduction to Music in Film and Video

Ashley Kennedy
Introduction to Music in Film and Video explores the theory and process of how music combines with the moving image.…

Premiere Pro Quick Tips

Christine Steele
Learn new techniques to improve speed and efficiency while editing and performing everyday actions in Adobe Premiere Pro application panels.…

Become a Digital Marketing Specialist

By watching the 12 videos in this LinkedIn Learning path, you’ll learn how to use your analytical and tactical skills…

Writing Emails People Want to Read

Madecraft
In this course, instructor Sam Bennett shows you how to write great emails that’ll leave a positive impression. First, Sam…

20 Rules for Visual Communication

Amy Balliett
How can you communicate information more visually? Instructor Amy Balliett has you covered. In this course, she introduces you to…

Marketing Foundations

Drew Boyd
Marketing is a high-stakes game. Whether you’re starting your career or trying to sharpen your skills for the next campaign,…

Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role

Richard Harrington
To land your dream job in a creative role, there’s nothing more important than the interview. Job interviews showcase your…

Digital Media Foundations

Maxim Jago
This course is for anybody curious about the mechanics behind the media seen on devices. If you’re a self-trained designer,…

Student Stories & Advice

Mya Naguit

Student Stories & Advice
  • Digital Strategy & New Media, Fellow Propper Daley

Unica Le

Student Stories & Advice
  • Program Assistant, Social Media Manager Bellevue College

Summer F

Student Stories & Advice
  • Editor Intern The Borgen Project

Featured Resources

CLLCTVE

CLLCTVE is the rising professional network for Gen Z, operating as the premier talent marketplace for brands to source young …

Explore Professional Organizations & Discover Career Building Opportunities  

Nethubb makes it easy to start building your professional network to be discovered for career opportunities. They provide you the …

Scholarships & Fellowships Supporting Arts/Media/Marketing Career Goals

Here are just a few examples of scholarship and fellowship programs with specific career connections. For support in applying, connect with …

Tips for Job Searching in Handshake – Arts/Media/Marketing

With thousands of jobs and internships for students on Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for …

Virtual Interview Practice

StandOut is a mock video interviewing platform.  There are 7 interviews related to this interest community!  When you click on …

Arts / Media / Marketing Positions of 2019-2020 UW Graduates

This table shows the title, employer, industry, and major for a sampling of 2019-2020 UW graduates who reported working in …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Communications Jobs

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

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 …

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 …

Vault Guide to Journalism Jobs, Third Edition

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

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 …

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

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