Welcome to the Communications Community!
Students and alumni interested in careers in the arts, audio/video, and communications, this space is for you! Take a look at the blog posts, videos, and resources below to help support you in your career journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some recent trends in arts and communications?
- Online streaming services for movies, TV, and music have changed how people consume media worldwide— accounting for tens of billions of dollars in revenue.
- The United States exports more goods and services from this sector than it imports, usually in the form of movies, music, television shows, and video games.
- Other growth areas include web publishing and streaming, the development of a regional video industry, and arts-related retail.
Would a career in arts, audio/visual technology and communications be a good fit for me?
Are you a creative thinker? Have some technical abilities with media-related equipment, and enjoy collaborating with others? Also, importantly, do you possess the qualities of self-discipline and perseverance? These are some of the critical qualities needed to succeed in these fields. If you are considering a career in this cluster, here are some points to keep in mind:
- A strong portfolio and the ability to network with other professionals is often important in these fields, as jobs may be highly competitive, and some are filled through personal connections rather than advertised job openings.
- Experience may be more valued than training in some fields.
- While much of the economic activity in these fields is concentrated in major cities, such as Los Angeles for TV, movie, and music industries; New York for theater productions; and Nashville for the music industry, arts activity takes place in every community across the country.
What are some careers in arts, a/v technology and communications?
Artists, designers, writers, technicians, and others produce the music, movies, books, sculpture, dance, television broadcasts, and video games that provide the entertainment and enrichment that contribute to our culture and enjoyment. Radio and television broadcasts, Hollywood movies, and major concert tours are some of the glamorous settings of the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications career cluster. But this sector also includes community theaters, print shops, art galleries, local music venues, film festivals, art fairs, and more.
Gaining Experience
- List of organizations that offer internships for media, publishing, and communication.
- Launch a website, podcast, YouTube channel, blog, vlog, your own website, or digital portfolio to showcase your work and abilities.
- Volunteer at a non-profit to manage their multimedia, public relations, communication, social media outreach, and more!
- Freelance in publishing, media, writing, proofreading, editing, and more through websites such as Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer.
- Enter a writing contest for poetry, short stories, essays and novels.
