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.

20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in communications, journalism, or media

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with communications, journalism, or media degrees. These majors attract students who enjoy writing, storytelling, public speaking, or working with digital platforms. Employers value communications grads because you can …

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Mentor, sponsor, or both? Why early-career professionals need multiple advocates

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

When you’re early in your career, advice is everywhere from professors, managers, peers, and even TikTok. But not all guidance carries the same weight, and not all career relationships serve the same purpose. …

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8 things journalism majors should do now to help their 2026 job search

The turn of the year from December to January is not the off-season for journalism majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are taking a total break, you have a strategic window to outpace the competition for 2026 newsroom …

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Featured Resources

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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.

Animation World Network – Jobs

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

JournalismJobs.com

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

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 …

Entertainment Careers

Entertainment job and internship postings.

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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.

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.

Audio Foundations: Sampling

Taught by J. Scott Giaquinta
Back in the old days, sampling snippets of music or sounds was an involved, complicated, equipment-heavy analog endeavor. Today, there…

Can Customers Find Your Brand? Marketing Strategies for AI-Driven Search

Taught by MIT Sloan Management Review
Traditional search marketing strategies need a refresh as AI platforms transform how consumers search online. Even market‑leading brands risk becoming…

Adobe Audition: Editing Podcasts in the Multitrack Editor

Taught by Skillshare
Audition is Adobe’s audio production tool, popular among podcasters and audio and video producers. This course, designed by Skillshare, demonstrates…

Communication Within Teams

Taught by Daisy Lovelace
Join instructor Daisy Lovelace as she shares actionable strategies to help you transform your team’s communication from ordinary to high…

Design Thinking for Everyone

Taught by Leo Chan
Curious to learn more about design thinking? Why are so many companies and professionals using it around the globe? Design…

Adobe Express Cert Prep

Taught by Jonathan Gordon
Prepare for the Adobe Express certification exam with this comprehensive course. Designed for beginners and experienced users alike, this course…

Boosting Your Influence Skills with Generative AI

Taught by Henna Pryor
In this course, Henna Pryor—a TEDx and global keynote speaker, workplace performance expert, and executive coach—shows you how to harness…

Storytelling through Short-Form Video with Adobe Express by Adobe

Taught by Adobe Inc
Dive into the world of storytelling with short-form video content using Adobe Express. Get an introduction to the fundamentals of…

Tips for Effective Listening

Taught by Ximena Vengoechea
Effective listening is a key ingredient for connecting with others, and emotional intelligence is crucial for success. In this course,…

Building a Generative AI Music Visualizer with JavaScript and React

Taught by Eve Porcello
In this course, learn how artificial intelligence technologies generate and manipulate visual content, enabling innovative applications in digital art and…

Reels, Shorts, and TikToks: Telling Engaging Stories with Your Smartphone

Taught by Skillshare
Explore the world of video creation in this course, as you dive into the fundamentals of storytelling structure, camera settings,…

How to Network Smarter with Dorie Clark

Taught by LinkedIn News
Networking doesn’t have to be guesswork when an expert shows you how. In this conversation with Hello Monday host Jessi…

AI Tools for Marketers: AI Marketing Foundations

Taught by Sam Dey
In this course, Sam Dey—an entrepreneur, consultant, and instructor specializing in digital marketing—explores how AI revolutionizes modern marketing strategies. Learn…

Effective Listening

Taught by Brenda Bailey Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…

Video Editing Techniques for Impactful Content

Taught by Skillshare
Transform your video editing skills and captivate your audience. This course is perfect for filmmakers, YouTubers, and content creators who…

Leveraging AI in Adobe Premiere Pro

Taught by Nick Harauz
This course explains how to optimize your video editing workflow using AI-powered tools and features. Instructor Nick Harauz shows you…

Understand and Master Your Skills to Land Your Next Job with Marielle Legair

Taught by LinkedIn News
Want to stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing job market? Join LinkedIn Learning Instructor and Top Voice…

AI Tools for Creatives: Powered by Adobe Firefly by Adobe

Taught by Adobe Inc
Adobe Firefly offers a growing set of generative AI tools for creating images, videos, audio, and more. This course walks…

Brand Design Foundations

Taught by Sean Adams
Everyone knows the importance of great branding, but how do you build a brand from scratch? In this course, Sean…

Transforming Project Management with AI Agents

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
Explore the groundbreaking potential of AI agents in modernizing your project management approach. Master the practical process of building and…

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.

Emerging Technology Law Experience with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Marketing Explorer Experience with Pearson

Branding & Design Experience with Forage Academy

Omnichannel Marketing Experience with Forage Academy

GenAI for Proposal Generation Experience with EAB

Partnering with AI in the workplace Experience with Datacom

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

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

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 …

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.

Meredith Camel

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

Nicole Cheifetz

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • Marketing Consultant Self Employed
Meet Nicole

Paula de la Rosa

Alumni Mentor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Seasonal Artist Manager and Producer for “El Gran Circo del Mundo” Prodartes Peru
Meet Paula

Chris Beltran

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Sales Social Programmer I - House of Highlights Bleacher Report
Meet Chris

Tracy Pottker-Fishel

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Communication Specialist, Student Affairs Communications and Marketing University of Miami
Meet Tracy

Isabella Vitola

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • En el momento con Isabella Vitola | Anchor + Writer + Assignment Editor + Producer | Capstone University of Miami Television
Meet Isabella

Ricardo Ceballos

Alumni Mentor
  • Nashville, TN
  • Marketing Communications Asurion, LLC
Meet Ricardo

Jason Soriano

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Video Editor MEDIAPRO U.S. beIN SPORTS
Meet Jason

Jack Malone

Alumni Mentor
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Director Of Video Production YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Meet Jack

Jenni York

Alumni Mentor
  • Great Neck, New
  • Freelance Graphic Designer Blood Manor NYC
Meet Jenni

Maggie Sleator

Alumni Mentor
  • Detroit Metropolitan Area
  • Social Media Marketing Specialist, Account Supervisor Campbell Marketing & Communications
Meet Maggie

Dave LaMont

Alumni Mentor
  • Plantation, Florida
  • Play by Play United States Bowling Congresss
Meet Dave

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.

         

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