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.

Get a Job at Adobe: Interview Process and Top Questions

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

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.

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

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.

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JournalismJobs.com

JournalismJobs.com

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

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Animation World Network – Jobs

Animation World Network – Jobs

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

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Mandy: Jobs For Cast, Crew, and Creative Professionals

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.

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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.

Copilot for Project Management: Automate Stakeholder Communications

Taught by Heather Severino
If you’re a project or portfolio manager, AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot can help you automate a wide variety of…

Advertising on TikTok

Taught by Lucas Ertola
Have you considered using TikTok to advertise your business? In this course, learn the key components of running successful advertising…

Storytelling Tips for Learning and Development Leaders

Taught by Madecraft
Alex Mitts, an instructional designer and educational technology consultant, brings storytelling to the forefront of educational innovation. Alex provides a…

Releasing and Promoting Your Music

Taught by Evan Sutton
One of the biggest issues faced by musical artists is how to get people to hear and purchase their music.…

Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
View Ricardo’s LinkedIn Newsletter Implementing sustainable practices is not just the ethical thing to do, it’s a strategic differentiator for…

Music Production: Techniques and Concepts

Taught by Scott Jacoby
Learn how to turn a demo recording to a fully mastered song with Grammy-winning writer/producer/mixer Scott Jacoby. These simple, memorable,…

An Insider’s Guide to Today’s Music Biz: 7 Record Labels

Taught by Steve Rennie
Record labels have a valuable role to play in the music businesses. Despite the controversies around contracts and creative license,…

The Foundations of Fiction

Taught by Writing Master Teaching Assistant
Creative writing enthusiasts of all stripes—from accomplished novelists to novices struggling with their first screenplay—could benefit from a review of…

Business Law Basics for Influencer Marketing Campaigns

Taught by Madecraft
Navigating the legal landscape is essential for successful influencer marketing. In this course, Ken Sterling, a legal marketing expert, reveals…

Beyond Basic PowerPoint Slides: Adding Visual Variety

Taught by Julie Terberg
Did you know that you can create more visual excitement and design more interesting slides that capture an audience’s attention…

Maya: Natural Environments

Taught by Aaron F. Ross
Representing the natural world in a 3D program can be a daunting task. Autodesk Maya comes to the rescue with…

Releasing Music on Digital Streaming Platforms

Taught by Mike Warner
Have you just completed writing and recording a song, or maybe an entire album? Congrats! So… Now what? How do…

Music Production Secrets

Taught by Larry Crane
Music Production Secrets is a series with Tape Op magazine founder and Jackpot! Recording Studio owner Larry Crane. Larry provides…

Design Thinking for Writers: Create a Compelling Character

Taught by Skillshare
What if you could remain true to your own creative vision while also testing the impact of your choices on…

Storytelling for Advertising Campaigns

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
“Storytelling” has become an agency buzzword. From creative directors to copywriters, it seems everyone is a storyteller these days. And…

Engage with Your Customers Using Podcasts

Taught by Alex Chisnall
Podcasts are a powerful tool for building deeper connections with your customers, but creating a podcast that truly engages takes…

How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks

Taught by Madecraft
In a creative role, encountering blocks can be frustrating and hinder productivity. This course, led by Melissa Dinwiddie, provides tools…

Marketing Tools: Social Media

Taught by Anson Alexander
There are thousands of marketing tools available right now, so how can you tell which ones will be best for…

Productive Creativity

Taught by Denise Jacobs
Everyone has moments of being on fire with creativity, but often the time of being in the state of creative…

Mastering the Business of Consultancy: Strategy, Marketing, and Client Success

Taught by Tiffany St James
Running a consultancy business is about more than just expertise—it’s about creating systems that drive profitability while delivering maximum value…

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.

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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.

Getting Ready to Join the Workforce Experience with Standard Bank

Unspoken Interview Fundamentals Experience with Comcast

UX Design Introduction Experience with Lloyds Banking Group

UX Design Advanced Experience with Lloyds Banking Group

Career Insights: Accounting for the Music Industry Experience with ACCA

Marketing & Communication Experience with NSW Government

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

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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.

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Music Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Music Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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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.

Nicole Fernandez

Alumni Mentor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Sr. Manager, Sales Enablement | GTM Learning Strategy & Design Citrix
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Tyler Katz

Alumni Mentor
  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
  • Engagement and Program Associate, Hillel and Office of Jewish Student Life Lehigh University
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Isabelle Geller

Alumni Mentor
  • Louisville, KY
  • Shark Research and Conservation Intern University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
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Remi Petit

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Marketing Assistant Compass
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Vasudha Devkota

Alumni Mentor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • -- The Stephen James Partnership
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Keegan Gibson

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Senior, Consulting EY
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Nicole Packin (Brown)

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Assistant to Senior Vice President of Development Buena Vista Productions
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Kristopher Decossard

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Marketing Director Deco Marketing LLC
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Harley Zeldes

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Physician & APP Consultant Hayes Locums
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Rachel Benstock

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Business Analyst and Secretary Staff Member Dermatology Associates
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Yosef Veira

Alumni Mentor
  • New York City, NY
  • Brand Management Palm Bay International
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Meredith Camel

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Executive Director, Communications University of Miami
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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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JOBSCAN

The more effectively you can tailor your resume for a specific job, the better your chances are. Easily optimize your resume by completing a scan below. By scanning and comparing your resume versus any job description Jobscan will give you an instant analysis of how well your resume is tailored for a particular job and how it can be even better optimized for an applicant tracking system (ATS). To start, paste in the text of your resume then paste the text of the job posting you’re interested in, and press Scan.