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Communication, Media and the Arts Career Community

Careers in communication, media and the arts offer opportunities to use written and verbal communication, creative expression, and diverse mediums to convey meaning and information to audiences—whether it be working at a museum, advertising agency, broadcast network, or beyond.

Examples of career paths in this community include:

  • Brand Management 
  • Broadcast Media 
  • Creative Writing 
  • Fine Arts 
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism & Print Media 
  • Movies & Film  
  • Music
  • Public Relations 
  • Sports & Recreation 
  • Visual Arts

Explore career paths, enhance your skills, find opportunities!

We’ve compiled key resources to help you get started in finding the right career path.  Discover internships and jobs, including remote opportunities, through customized searches. Build connections by joining professional associations, which offer networking, job listings, and career development. Understand typical job titles and industry roles by using recommended search terms and learning from experts through Candid Career videos. Strengthen your applications by showcasing essential skills required for success in your chosen field. And tap into our amazing alumni network through LinkedIn or the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program to gain insights and mentorship.

Below are some of the fields that are available within this Career Community. Select an option to learn more.

Brand Management

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.  To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, San Francisco, Orlando
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Washington DCNYS
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, Pittsburgh, NYC
  4. LinkedIn: Los Angeles, Raleigh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Social Media, Marketing, Communications, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View brand management videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Brand Management!  Titles like “Associate Director of Brand Management”, “Brand Strategist and Graphic Designer”, “Community Relations Manager”, “Social Media Strategist”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Broadcast Media

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.  To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: San Francisco, NYS, Dallas
  2. Handshake: Washington DC, NYC
  3. Indeed.com: Pittsburgh, Boston, Los Angeles
  4. LinkedIn: Raleigh, Orlando, Chicago

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Television, Radio, Correspondent, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or broadcasting jobs. View broadcasting videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Broadcasting! Titles like “Vice President and Director of Media Relations”, “Special Projects Producer”, “Master Control Operator”, “Content Creator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Creative Writing

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  2. Handshake: NYC, Washington DC, Pittsburgh
  3. Indeed.com: Chicago, San Francisco
  4. LinkedIn: NYS, Dallas, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

Depending on what you are seeking (Copywriting, Publishing, Editing, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Creative Writing. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

There are many titles you can search for, including Government, Law Enforcement, Public Health, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or civil servant jobs. View civil service videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Creative Writing! Titles like “Writing Center Director”, “Marketing Writer”, “Freelance Writer and Editor”, “Blogger”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Fine Arts

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Chicago, Pittsburgh
  2. Handshake: NYC, San Francisco, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, Washington DC
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, Los Angeles, Orlando

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Illustration, Painting, Architecture etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these art careers. View fine arts videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Fine Arts! Titles like “Studio Art and Ceramic Teacher”, “Art Director”, “Printmaking Studio Manager”, “Art and Marketing Facilitator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Graphic Design

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Chicago, Washington DC, NYS
  2. Handshake: Dallas, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, Raleigh, Orlando
  4. LinkedIn: NYC, San Francisco

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

Depending on what you are seeking (Branding, Web Design, Multimedia, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Graphic Design. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

There are many titles you can search for, including Branding, Web Design, Multimedia, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these design jobs. View graphic design videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Graphic Design! Titles like “Graphic Designer”, “Visual Design and Marketing Specialist”, “Digital Accessibility Analyst”, “Professor of Art” and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Journalism & Print Media

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Orlando
  2. Handshake: NYC, San Francisco, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Boston, Dallas, Washington DC
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Journalist, Reporter, Copywriter, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these journalism jobs. View journalism videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Journalism and Print Media!  Titles like “Digital Editor and Reporter”, “Freelance Feature Writer”, “Director of Content Strategy”, “Reporter”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Movies & Film

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYC, Dallas, Raleigh
  2. Handshake: Chicago, Orlando
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, San Francisco, Pittsburgh
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, Los Angeles, Washington DC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Directing, Screenwriting, Video Editing, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these movie and film jobs. View movie and film videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Movies and Film! Titles like “Director”, “Filmmaker”, “Content Producer”, “Script Reader”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Music

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Chicago, Pittsburgh, Orlando
  2. Handshake: NYS, Los Angeles, Raleigh
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, San Francisco
  4. LinkedIn: Boston, Washington DC, NYC

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Producing, Composing, Recording, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these careers in music. View music career videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Music! Titles like “Music Director”, “Music Teacher”, “Music Therapist”, “Independent Music Professional”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Public Relations

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: San Francisco, Raleigh, NYC
  2. Handshake: Washington DC, Orlando, Boston
  3. Indeed.com: NYS, Chicago, Dallas
  4. LinkedIn: Los Angeles, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Public Relations Society of America
  2. Public Relations Consultants Association
  3. Public Relations Council
  4. ColorComm - Women of Color in Communications
  5. The Association for Women in Communications
  6. Hispanic Public Relations Association
  7. International Public Relations Association
  8. National Black Public Relations Society
  9. Institute for Public Relations
  10. PR Club of New England

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Media, Marketing, Communications, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools. View public relations videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Public Relations and Image/Brand Management!  Titles like “Outreach Strategy Manager”, “Senior Brand Manager”, “Director of Media & Insights”, “Communications Coordinator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Sports & Recreation

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms. To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, Washington DC
  2. Handshake: Boston, Los Angeles, Orlando
  3. Indeed.com: Chicago, San Francisco, Raleigh
  4. LinkedIn: NYC, Dallas, Pittsburgh

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Coaching, Sports Agency, Camp Director, etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these sports and recreation jobs. View sports career videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Sports & Recreation! Titles like “Franchise Development Manager”, “Strength and Conditioning Coach”, “Sports Director”, “Sports Anchor”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Visual Arts

Internships & Jobs

We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.  To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

  1. CareerShift: Boston, Orlando, Washington DC
  2. Handshake: NYC, Los Angeles
  3. Indeed.com: Dallas, Pittsburgh, San Francisco
  4. LinkedIn: Chicago, NYS, Raleigh 

Professional Associations

Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles

There are many titles you can search for, including Graphic and Interactive Art, Sculpture and Ceramics, Architecture etc. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, explore our Online Career Tools or these careers in visual arts. View arts videos on Candid Career to hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation.

Necessary Skills

As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni

We have so many alumni working in Visual Arts! Titles like “Art Teacher and Visual Designer”, “Creative Director”, “Product Designer”, “Graphic Designer”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory and companies they've worked for. Read more about networking and personal branding, update your LinkedIn profile, then reach out to connect with our alumni!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Exploring Majors and Careers

  • Focus2: A career, major, and education planning system. To activate your account, use your Oswego email and access code laker.
  • CandidCareer: Explore careers through videos. Search by career title, college major, industry information and more.
  • O*NET: Explore occupations in-depth, including salary, education required, projected growth and much more. Get started with this O*Net tutorial.
  • What Can I Do With A Major In: Career information connected to every single major and minor at SUNY Oswego.

Finding Internships and Jobs

  • Handshake: Our premier platform connecting you to thousands of employers and tens of thousands of internships and jobs.
  • CareerShift: Use your Oswego email to access this free account featuring job listings, networking contact information, and company research. 
  • Career Communities: Each career group includes opportunities, professional associations, job opportunities, links to alumni, and much more.
  • LinkedIn: Alumni connections, internship and job listings, free courses and more.
     

What Can I Do With A Major In

What Can I Do With A Major In, known in the industry as WCIDWAMI (pronounced "wicked whammy"), can assist you in finding a career that aligns with your strengths and interests. Visit our WCIDWAMI page to explore all the program options that Oswego offers and various career paths within each program. 

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Megan Mazzoccone
Career Coach for Communications, Media, and the Arts

Megan Mazzoccone

145 Marano Campus Center
Email [email protected]

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