Arts, Communication & Design
The Arts, Communication and Design cluster is a broad category that contains lots of different career paths including the visual and performing arts, writing, publishing, film, TV, marketing, PR, advertising, and the ever evolving fields of design, multi- and immersive media, just to name a few. While diverse in nature, all these roles require a creative bent, attention to detail and can be found in just about every sector and across industries.
While major firms within these fields may have specific hiring programs to attract interns as a pipeline for full-time talent, the vast majority of roles in these areas are posted on an as needed basis and being connected to other industry professionals makes a difference in getting your foot in the door.
Where UMD Alumni Have Worked or Interned
Info from graduation survey
AARP, Discovery, Inc, Google, Voice of America, The Washington Post, University of Maryland, SiriusXM, VICE Media, HBO, Marriott International, General Assembly, National Geographic, Shakespeare Theater Company
Career options if you have a...
- Media and Entertainment: Actor, Sales Manager, Announcer, Assistant Producer, Promotions Assistant, Broadcast Engineer
- Arts Management: Art Gallery Manager, Community Outreach Coordinator, Museum Curator, Arts Fundraiser
- Marketing/Advertising/PR: Account Executive, Brand Management, Media Relations Specialist, Content Marketing Coordinator
- Writing & Publishing: Copy Editor, Editorial Assistant, Technical Writer
- Journalist
- Author
- Public Relations Manager
- Arts Management
- Actor
- Marketing Manager
- Faculty
- Scientific Writer
Firsthand Career Guides
- Animation
- Design Jobs
- Media and Entertainment
- Public Relations
- Book Publishing Jobs
- Visual Arts Jobs
Arts, Communication & Design Careers on YouTube
Writers and Authors
Learn MoreGraphic Designer
Learn MoreVideo Game Designer
Learn MoreCamera Operator - Radio, Television and Film
Learn MoreMultimedia Artists and Animators
Learn MoreAgents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes
Learn MoreWays to Gain Experience
- Design, Cultures and Creativity Living Learning Community
- WMUC College Park Radio
- Capital News Service
- Studio A
- The Stamp Gallery
- The Mixed/Augmented/Virtual Reality Innovation Center (MAVRIC)
- Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities
- Marketing/Advertising/PR
- Arts Management
- Media and Entertainment
Upcoming Events
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March 15, 2023Mapping Your Career: Career Exploration for ARHU Students
Figuring out your career path can be confusing, especially for Arts and Humanities majors who gain numerous transferable skills and competencies that are in demand in a wide array of industries. You may wonder what is the best career for you?
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March 31, 2023Career Chat: Music Business
Are you interested in a future career in the music industry? Don't miss this special chat featuring UMD/USM alumni working in the music business. Confirmed speakers include:
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April 10, 2023How to Build Your Network Workshop
For students searching for an internship/job or just trying to learn more about career options out there, networking is a key way to discover opportunities and build relationships.
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Connect with Alumni in Terrapins Connect
Tips for Finding a Job & Internship
- A portfolio or other forms of an online presence will be necessary to showcase your skills within these industry areas. So whether you have a UMD campus e-portfolio account or your own through Wix, SquareSpace, Clippings.me, SoundCloud or you simply use LinkedIn, be sure to capture your work and have it ready to share.
- Be sure to include class projects and part-time work and volunteer experiences related to your area of interest on your resume. Employers want to see all work you may have done related to professional skills (writing, podcasting, graphic design, film making, digital marketing, etc.). See a few of our resume samples for Art Majors and PR/Comm majors.
- There are great internship pipeline programs to help students get their foot in the door, including those who seek to increase diversity within their industries: T. Howard Foundation, Emma Bowen Foundation (run by a UMD alumna), Multicultural Talent Pipeline Forum, etc.
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- Marketing/Advertising/PR
- Writing/Publishing
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