Interested in pursuing a future in Arts, Communications, & Media? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.

Explore a career path in Arts, Communications, & Media

Maybe you are someone who loves to doodle in your calculus notebook. Or maybe you enjoy writing for yourself or others. Or maybe you are fascinated by popular culture, literature, video games, languages, music, fine art, or design. Whether you have a private YouTube channel, write science fiction, or build websites in your spare time—in this pathway, we hope you find a career that can nurture your creativity, find your voice, and help you share your message with the world!

What might you do in…

Arts, Communications, and Media? The truth is that there is a lot of overlap — not just between these component pieces but with some of the other career pathways here. Take a moment to explore this wonderfully creative and imaginative world.

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Arts

Careers in the art world have combined with technology, offering a variety of opportunities that allow professionals to engage with new tools, techniques, and digital media. So whether you have started developing your artistic talents with a pencil or a stylus, here are some of the occupations you might want to explore:

  • Digital/3D Artist
  • Game Designer
  • UI/UX Designer
  • Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) Developer
  • Motion Graphics Designer/Animator
  • Generative Artist (AI and Algorithmic Art)
  • 3D Printing Designer
  • Digital Sound Designer
  • Interactive Media Artist
  • Art Director for digital platforms
  • Web Designer/Developer
  • Creative Technologist
  • NFT Artist
  • Digital Curator
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Communications

Communication as a discipline has incorporated technology to enhance messaging, media outreach, data collection, and digital interactions. Roles in communications focus on leveraging digital tools, platforms, and associated innovations to help shape strategies and develop messaging. Here are occupations to explore:

  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Content Strategist
  • Public Relations (PR) Specialist
  • Email Marketing Specialist
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist
  • Video Content Creator/Videographer
  • Communication Technology Specialist
  • Influencer Marketing Manager
  • Data Analyst / Marketing Analyst
  • Virtual Event Coordinator
  • Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
  • Chatbot Developer
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Media

Technology is continuing to influence how and where people receive news and information–as a result, media is changing how content is produced, distributed and consumed. Occupations bridge creativity, media, and technical expertise, and include elements of storytelling, content creation, and using cutting-edge technology. Explore occupations such as:

  • Media Content Creator
  • Video Game Designer/Developer
  • Digital Marketing Strategist
  • Broadcast Engineer
  • Social Media Analyst/Digital Media Analyst
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Media Data Scientist
  • Media Relations Specialist
  • Podcast Producer
  • Digital Rights Manager
  • Streaming Media Engineer

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