Communication, Music & Entertainment

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Communication, Music, and/or Entertainment.

Join as many Career Circles as you want by updating your career interests on Handshake. Updating your career interests will allow you to receive the latest Circle updates. Check out more information about the Circles here.

Check out job and internship listings by major/career interests on the School of Communications Career Connections website and the Frost School of Music Careers page (students must log in to my.frost portal, navigate to “Frost Administration,” then click on “Career Resources”) to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni. For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake.

Do you have questions about internships, graduate school, or your future career? Or are you unsure what your first step should be? Speak with a coach via Zoom or stop by Toppel for in-person coaching, Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Feel free to email us at toppel@miami.edu if you need assistance outside of our drop-in coaching hours.

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Featured Resources

The following resources were selected for your career circle. 

Creative Head: Find Jobs in Video Games, Visual FX, Programming, Designer, & for Artists

Search for hundreds of jobs in video games, animation, VFX, and software/technology industries at CreativeHeads.net.

Freelance Writing Jobs in Journalism, Content, Copywriting, & Blogging Gigs

FreelanceWriting.com has delivered daily and real-time freelance writing jobs online for freelance beginners and experts.

JournalismJobs.com

JournalismJobs.com is the largest and most-visited resource for journalism jobs.

Animation World Network – Jobs

Animation World Network (AWN) offers the top jobs available in Animation.

Mandy: Jobs For Cast, Crew, and Creative Professionals

Get access to the latest auditions, film jobs, TV production and stage jobs, voiceover work, jobs in music, and casting …

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

The Science of Compelling Body Language

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Why do some speakers seem super confident, convincing, compelling, and likable, while others can say the same words with little…

Managing Multiple Projects

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Multiple projects mean demands and deadlines coming from all angles, increasing the risk of burnout. So how can you effectively…

How to Say No without Guilt

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Have you ever said yes to a colleague’s request only to feel regret and resentment later? You might ask, “Why…

Writing in Plain English

Taught by Mignon Fogarty
Plain English—writing that is clear and straightforward; targeted at the appropriate reading level; and free of jargon, wordiness, and clichés—is…

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Video

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
Prioritizing accessibility throughout the production process is essential for creating inclusive video content. In this course, join LinkedIn Learning staff…

How to Speak Smarter When Put on the Spot

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Public speaking can be nerve-wracking even with ample preparation time. An unexpected spotlight can further ramp up the heart-pounding, word-fumbling,…

A Marketer’s Guide to Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Taught by Madecraft
Cross-departmental collaboration is a crucial skill for all marketing professionals. In this short course, meet email marketing expert Kestrel Lemen.…

Nano Tips for Powerful Leadership Storytelling with Christina Blacken

Taught by Christina Blacken
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In a rapidly changing…

UX Foundations: Prototyping

Taught by Diane Cronenwett
Prototyping allows designers to explore multiple iterations of designs quickly and inexpensively. Prototypes can be submitted for testing and feedback,…

Design Psychology: Master the Art and Science of UX Design

Taught by Madecraft
A quality user experience is necessary to create successful products no matter their form. In this course, UX psychology consultant…

Team Coaching Strategies for Project Managers

Taught by Ruth Pearce
The best project leaders know how to develop the team as individuals and together. And the best tool for resource…

The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Project Management

Taught by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Tackling climate change has moved from being a priority to an issue that demands immediate action. We, and the planet,…

Amplify Your Communication Skills with Generative AI

Taught by Vanessa Van Edwards
In this course, Vanessa Van Edwards shows how you can harness the power of generative AI tools to take your…

Unlock the Secrets of Hybrid Project Management

Taught by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
From the global push for digital transformation to the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and remote work, the business landscape…

How to Push Back at Work (and Look Good Doing It)

Taught by Scott Mautz
It’s one of the most significant causes of discomfort, anxiety, and stress in the workplace—having to lean into tension and…

PowerPoint: Transforming Presentations with Cinematic Effects

Taught by Luis Urrutia
Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level in this course with popular PowerPoint trainer Luis Urrutia. Luis shows you…

Figma: Designing with Variables and Conditionals

Taught by Joseph Labrecque
Digital designers often face unforeseen circumstances, which makes it difficult to control the experience. In this course, join instructor Joseph…

Adapt and Thrive: Change Management Skills Every Project Manager Needs

Taught by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
For project managers, change management has become an integral, in-demand skill that’s becoming even more important in times of uncertainty.…

Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you…

Troubleshooting Audio and MIDI

Taught by Daniel Mintseris
Audio and MIDI connections can be frustrating when things aren’t working as expected. In this course, stage and studio expert…

LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Click on “View All Resources” for additional guides featured for your career circle. 

Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

  • Tax Expert Intuit
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Lauren Behar

Alumni Mentor
  • Content and Acquisitions Manager NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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  • Human Resources Business Partner / Manager Amazon
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Robert Earl

Community Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Pastor Shekinah Glory Worship Center
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Eric Golnick

Alumni Mentor
  • Washington, DC
  • CEO Forge VFR at Forge Health Forge Health
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Remi Petit

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Marketing Assistant Compass
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Abdelazim ElToukhy

Alumni Mentor
  • Dubai - United Arab Emirates
  • Programmatic Consultant, International Expansion Amazon
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  • Fan Support Specialist Tixr
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Edna Cohen

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Zhen Chan

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  • New York, NY
  • Pediatrician NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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Danielle Vangruber

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Associate, Investor Relations Universa Investments L.P.
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Claudia M. Selgas

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Senior Communications Coordinator ViacomCBS Networks International
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Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

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