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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.

Job Search Fatigue

This time of year and with uncertainty, job searching can be disheartening and exhausting. It’s important to take a break and reassess. Here are some tips to supporting you in your job search fatigue:

Reflect on your application methods:

Connect …

By Gabby Ramon (She/Her)
Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Salary Expectation and Negotiation Tips 💸

Talking money can feel uncomfortable and awkward especially when you feel unprepared. Here are some tips to help you put a value to your worth!

For final tips and scripts on accepting the job offer, check out Indeed’s “How …

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Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Several Positions Open at Noisy Creek

Noisy Creek—the parent company of The Stranger, Portland Mercury, Everout, and Bold Type Tickets – is hiring! Check out these employment opportunities:

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Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Alumni Highlight: Duong Hong, Visual Designer

Our Alumni Highlights Blog celebrates the remarkable journeys of our graduates, showcasing the diverse and inspiring paths they’ve carved across industries and around the globe. Check out Duong Hong’s journey and recommendations for current UW students and alumni.

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Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Social Media Marketing Skills for Entrepreneurs series!

WE Lead Events this Spring:

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Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Featured Classes

Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro for the Non-Video Professional

Taught by Richard Harrington
Do you ever find yourself needing to edit a video but not knowing where or how to begin? If you…

Canva for Web and Digital Design Projects

Taught by Heather Severino
In this course, globally recognized trainer Heather Severino shows you how to use Canva for projects like blog and website…

Graphic Design Careers: First Steps

Taught by Cara St. Hilaire
New to graphic design? You’re in the right place. Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers…

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Video

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
Prioritizing accessibility throughout the production process is essential for creating inclusive video content. In this course, join LinkedIn Learning staff…

Data Visualization

Taught by 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 Museum Studies

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

Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role

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

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…

Marketing Foundations

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

Student Stories & Advice

Sadie Osborn

Student Stories & Advice
  • Digital Marketing Coordinator / Management Assistant Red Light Management
Meet Sadie

Brandon Cain

Student Stories & Advice
  • Instrumental Music Teacher / Band Director Bonney Lake High School
Meet Brandon

Haoqing Yu

Student Stories & Advice
  • Communication, Culture, & Technology Georgetown University
Meet Haoqing

Michael Zamudio

Student Stories & Advice
  • MA in Museology University of Washington
Meet Michael

Joy Muñoz

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters of Architecture University of Washington
Meet Joy

Peyton Todd

Student Stories & Advice
  • Designer Studio Matthews
Meet Peyton

Mya Naguit

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

Unica Le

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

Summer F

Student Stories & Advice
  • Editor Intern The Borgen Project
Meet Summer

Featured Resources

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 …

The Art Career Project

Thinking about a career in the arts or design? You’ll definitely want to check out The Art Career Project. This …

Candid Career

Explore careers with access to over 6,000 videos on Candid Career.

Search for careers by major or occupation and hear …

Alliance for Media Arts and Culture

The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture is committed to facilitating innovation, collaboration, strategic growth and cultural impact for the media …

The Professional Association for Design

AIGA brings design to the world, and the world to designers.

As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization …

JournalismJobs.com

JournalismJobs.com was founded in August 1998 by Dan Rohn, a former copy editor and business writer with The Washington Post. …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Career Guide to Public Relations, Third Edition
Vault Career Guide to Media and Entertainment, Third Edition
Vault Career Guide to Market Research, Third Edition
Vault Career Guide to Advertising, Fourth 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 …

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 …