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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.

From Plan A to Plan Next: How to Pivot Your Career Plans

Students truly have a lot of factors working against them securing jobs right now. At the same time, there are 82,000 postings in Handshake and interesting, paid positions available in this region, across the nation, and around the globe. Do …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Student Stories: Shira Zur

Do What Works for You Future

When sharing my plans with other friends post-grad, I found out I was the only person I know who decided to hop on a plane and relocate to the other side of the world. …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Student Stories: Madeline Robertson

Many Paths Can Lead to a Successful Future

Going into the UW I was dead set on becoming a mechanical engineer. However, trying to survive an online freshman year and taking a ton of gen eds led to changing my …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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City of Seattle: ARTS Policy & Planning Analyst

Position Description

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) manages the city’s public art program, cultural partnerships grant programs, ARTS at King Street Station, the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI), and The Creative Advantage initiative in an effort …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Improve Your LinkedIn Headline to Enhance Your Opportunities

Your LinkedIn headlines is important for connections and recruiters. The headline (the line that appears under your name) is your own billboard that quickly highlights what makes YOU unique in the field. An a recipe for writing your headline is …

By Gabby Ramon (She/Her)
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

Kejia Cui

Student Stories & Advice
  • Enterprise Risk Management Columbia University
Meet Kejia

Madeline Robertson

Student Stories & Advice
  • Project Engineer Deacon Construction, LLC
Meet Madeline

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
  • University of Washington MA in Museology
Meet Michael

Joy Muñoz

Student Stories & Advice
  • University of Washington Masters of Architecture
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

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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