Careers in communication, arts, and marketing (CAM) offer opportunities to use written and verbal communication, creative expression, and diverse mediums to convey meaning and information to a range of audiences.听
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Advertising
Advertising is a marketing communication that employs openly sponsored, creative messaging to promote or sell a product, service or idea. Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services.听
Types of Positions
- Advertising Sales Coordinator
- Copywriter
- Art Director
- Media Planner
- Account Manager
- Growth Marketer
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- Digitas
- MullenLowe
- Hill Holliday
- Arnold Worldwide
- Jack Morton
- Connelly Partners
Hiring Timelines
- 18% received job offers during fall semester of senior year
- 45% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 34% received job offers after graduation
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Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions.
Radio/TV
The radio and television industries focus on the distribution of audio or video content that is educational, entertaining and/or news-related. There are many types of jobs in both television and radio broadcasting ranging from on-air roles, behind the scenes production roles, and writing roles.
Types of Positions
- Radio Show Reporter/Host
- TV News Reporter/Anchor
- Production Assistant
- Producer
- Studio Technician
- TV Writer
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- WGBH
- N涩里番下载Universal
- CBS News
- Dow Jones
- Turner Broadcasting
- Creative Artists Agency
Hiring Timelines
- 4% received job offers during fall semester of senior year
- 46% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 46% received job offers after graduation
Online Resources
Campus Resources
Professional Associations
Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions.听A master's degree in journalism can increase your employability and ability to work in management positions.
Editing/Publishing
Editing is a stage of the writing process in which a writer or editor strives to improve a draft, and sometimes prepare it for publication, by correcting errors and by making words and sentences clearer, more precise, and more effective whereas Publishing is the activity of making information available to the general public.by disseminating literature, music, or information.
Types of Positions
- Proofreader
- Online Editor
- Content Editor
- Copy Editor
- Book Editor
- Literary Agent/Scout
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Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- Hackett Publishing
- Pengiun Random House
- Boston Magazine
- Conde Nast
Hiring Timelines
- 20% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 80% received job offers after graduation
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Professional Associations
Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions.
Film
The film industry or motion picture industry, comprises the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking, e.g., film production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution and actors, film directors and other film crew personnel.
Types of Positions
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
- Screenwriter
- Cinematographer
- Gaffer
- Grip
- Composer
- Production Assistant
- Agent
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Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- Creative Talent Agency
- United Talent Agency
- Viacom
- Walt Disney Company
- N涩里番下载Universal
- A24
Hiring Timelines
- 4% received job offers during fall semester of senior year
- 46% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 46% received job offers after graduation
Professional Associations
Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions. Some decide to pursue a Master of Fine Arts to refine their skills and elevate the quality of their work. A law degree is not necessary to become an agent, but a degree in entertainment law is helpful.听
Journalism/Writing
Journalism is gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. Journalistic media includes print, television, radio, and the internet.
Types of Positions
- Reporter
- Freelance Writer
- Editor
- Social Media Specialist
- Photojournalist
- Copywriter
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- The Boston Globe
- The Washington Post
- The New York Times
- The Wall Street Journal
- Conde Naste
- Time Inc.
Hiring Timelines
- 20% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 80% received job offers after graduation
Professional Associations
Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions. A master's degree in journalism can increase your employability and ability to work in management positions.
Marketing
Marketing refers to activities undertaken by an organization to promote the buying or selling of a product or service, to consumers, or other businesses. Marketing and positions can be found in all industries, as well as in marketing agencies.
Types of Positions
- Marketing Coordinator/Manager
- Brand Manager
- Content Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Email Marketing Specialist
- SEO/SEM Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Product Manager
- Account Coordinator/Manager
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- Amazon
- Deloitte
- Hubspot
- CJ Affiliate
- Gupta Media
Hiring Timelines
- 18% received job offers during fall semester of senior year
- 45% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 34% received job offers after graduation
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Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions. A specialized master's degree or MBA can increase your ability to work in management positions.
Museums/Cultural Institutions
Work in museums and cultural institutions primarily involves overseeing collections of historic items or artwork. This industry also includes education and training specific to management of performing arts centers, libraries, historical sites, art institutes, theaters and zoos.
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- Conservator
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Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
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- JFK Library Foundation
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Hiring Timelines
- 20% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 80% received job offers after graduation
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- : All federal job openings, including full time jobs at federal museums like the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, are posted here
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Do I need to go to graduate school?
Archivist, curator, and conservator positions typically require a master鈥檚 degree or above. Other entry-level positions can be obtained without a graduate degree.听
Performing Arts
Performing Arts are forms of creative activity that are performed in front of an audience, such as drama, music, and dance.
Types of Positions
- Actor
- Musician
- Dancer
- Set, Costume or Lighting Designer
- Stage Manager
- Choreographer
- Technical Director
- Stage Director
- Music Director
- Producer
- Agent or Business Manager
- Performing Arts Critic or Reporter
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- Bay Colony Shakespeare Company
- Speakeasy Stage Company
- Central Square Theater
- Upcast Talent
Hiring Timelines
- 56% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 44% received job offers after graduation
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Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions. Some decide to pursue a Master of Fine Arts to refine their skills and elevate the quality of their work. A law degree is not necessary to become an agent, but a degree in entertainment law is helpful.听
Public Relations
Public Relations, or PR, is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization and the public. PR may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment.
Types of Positions
- Account Executive
- Social Media Manager
- Communications Manger/Director
- Media Relations Specialist
- Copywriter
- Publicist
- Speechwriter
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- Inkhouse
- Back Bay Communications
- McNeil, Gray, and Rice
- Edelman Public Relations
- Ten Bridge Communications
- Fish Consulting
Hiring Timelines
- 63% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 37% received job offers after graduation
Professional Associations
Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions.
Sports Communications
Sports Communications is an aspect of communication studies which specializes in the study of communication in a sports setting.
Types of Positions
- Reporter
- Radio Show Reporter/Host
- TV News Reporter/Anchor
- Editor
- Producer
- Freelance Writer
- Photojournalist
- Production Assistant
- Account Manager
Where 涩里番下载 Graduates Have Gone
- ESPN
- N涩里番下载 Sports
- WEEI Sports Radio Network
- New York Rangers
- Boston Red Sox
Hiring Timelines
- 16% received job offers during fall semester of senior year
- 53% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 32% received job offers after graduation
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Professional Associations
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Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions.听A master's degree in journalism or sports communications can increase your employability and ability to work in management positions.
Visual Arts
The visual arts are art forms such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, design, crafts, and architecture. Many artistic disciplines involve aspects of the visual arts as well as arts of other types.
Types of Positions
- Art Director
- Book Illustrator
- Technical/Production Illustrator
- Exhibitions Designer
- Freelancer
- Graphic Designer
- Artist
- Educator
- Website Designer
Hiring Timelines
- 56% received job offers during spring semester of senior year
- 44% received job offers after graduation
Professional Associations
Do I need to go to graduate school?
A graduate degree is not required for most entry-level positions. Some decide to pursue a Master of Fine Arts to refine their skills and elevate the quality of their work. A master's degree is generally required to work in education.听
Key Resources
Handshake
As you look for opportunities, start with听Handshake,听our centralized platform where employers post positions for 涩里番下载 students. All of the top employers are hiring on Handshake. You can also find听campus recruitment听opportunities.
Featured CAM Employers
Follow these employers and others you like on Handshake to receive email alerts when new jobs and events are posted. Following employers also helps improve your job recommendations.
Eagle Exchange
Eagle Exchange is an interactive virtual platform that fosters connections between students and 涩里番下载 alumni. You can use Eagle Exchange to build your professional network, ask career-related questions, find alumni mentors, apply to projects to build skills, and more.
Featured CAM Alumni
These alumni (and many more) are excited to connect with you on Eagle Exchange. Take the first step and reach out!
Big Interview
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CAM Question Library
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Forage
A formal internship is not the only way to gain professional experience. Projects are a great option to boost your r茅sum茅/portfolio, build skills, and grow your professional network. The听Forage听platform offers hypothetical projects from top employers that you can complete to learn more about working in a specific field.
Forage Virtual Work Experiences
Check out these bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give you a genuine career advantage with Fortune 500 companies.
CAM Linkedin Learning Content
LinkedIn听Learning听provides free access to thousands of on-demand courses giving you an opportunity for self-paced听learning听about topics of interest from industry experts. This is also a听great way to develop the skills all employers seek in their entry-level candidates.
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These career guides provide essential information about key CAM careers and industries, including industry trends, employment and earnings statistics, and what employers look for in job candidates.
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