Arts, Communications, Media and Marketing

Explore the dynamic world of creative expression, strategic communication, and audience engagement. This pathway connects students and alumni to a wide range of industries, from boutique agencies and media outlets to global marketing firms and independent studios. Access tailored resources, programs, and services designed to help you pursue your passions and build essential career skills.

Career clusters included in this Career Pathway include:

Visual and Performing Arts includes careers in theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and multimedia production, both on stage and behind the scenes. Opportunities exist in arts organizations, production companies, museums, and independent creative practices.

Public Relations and Strategic Communication include careers focused on managing communication between organizations and their audiences. Roles may involve media relations, crisis communication, event planning, campaign strategy, and outreach. Professionals in this cluster help connect and inform various sectors through education, public information campaigns, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication across diverse communities.

Journalism and Broadcasting includes careers in print, digital, and broadcast media, from writing and editing to reporting, producing, and anchoring. These roles exist in news organizations, online publications, and multimedia storytelling platforms.

Marketing and Advertising includes careers in brand strategy, digital marketing, market research, content creation, and media planning, as well as work in agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Design and Creative Services includes careers in graphic design, user experience (UX), web and interactive design, animation, interior design, and creative direction. Professionals in this cluster work across industries to shape visual, spatial, and digital experiences, integrating creative solutions that enhance both function and aesthetics in various environments, from digital platforms to physical spaces.

Take the time to engage with this community—browse articles and blog posts, explore curated resources, and discover actionable steps you can take both on and off campus.

Beyond the Factory Floor: Discovering the Power of Marketing in Manufacturing with April Walker

When many people think about manufacturing, they often picture machinery, production lines, and engineering. While those elements are essential, there is another side of manufacturing that plays a critical role in helping companies succeed—marketing and communications.

April brings a rich …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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From “No Internship Experience” to Roc Nation: How One Gator Built His Own Path

When Angel Gomez first connected with the Career Connections Center, it wasn’t through a scheduled appointment or workshop…it was during a career trek in June 2025. At the time, he was preparing to graduate that August with a degree in …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Apply NOW – Explore Career Opportunities at Gainesville Health & Fitness, and LifeSouth

Hi Gators,

Curious about careers in health, fitness, and community wellness? Join us for a Career Trek on Tuesday, July 14 (9:15 AM – 4:15 PM) and go behind the scenes at LifeSouth Community Blood Center and Gainesville Health & Fitness

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Launching Your Summer: Making the Most of Gigs, Internships, and Creative Projects

Summer is often marketed as a time to “relax, reset, and recharge.”

And sure, it can be. But for students in the arts, media, and creative industries, summer isn’t just a break. It’s a bridge.
A runway.
A chance to …

By José Valentino Ruiz
José Valentino Ruiz Founder, Coordinator, & Associate Professor of Music Business & Entrepreneurship
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Closing the Chapter with Creative Integrity: How to End the Semester (and Maybe a Season of Life) With Meaning

April is a strange month on campus.

Finals approach like thunderclouds on the horizon.
Seniors are scrambling to make post-grad plans feel less hypothetical.
Underclassmen are realizing this semester sped by and wonder what, if anything, they’ll actually remember.

April …

By José Valentino Ruiz
José Valentino Ruiz Founder, Coordinator, & Associate Professor of Music Business & Entrepreneurship
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Alumni Connections

  • New York, New York
Meet Vanessa
  • Miami, Florida
Meet Alex
  • Atlanta, Georgia
Meet Nevaeh
  • North Miami Beach, Florida
Meet Tiffini
  • Neptune Beach, Florida
Meet Carrie
  • Rosharon, Texas
  • Environmental Fellow Friends of the Earth
Meet Kariel D.
  • Sarasota, Florida
  • Communications Coordinator Executive Directors Inc
Meet Austin
  • West Palm Beach, Florida
Meet John

Credentials and Courses

Media Sales Certificate

This certificate focuses on selling advertising across TV, radio, digital, print, and outdoor media. The program emphasizes strategic communication and…

Google Analytics Certification

This certification provides foundational knowledge of Google Analytics, including setting up and organizing properties, monitoring website performance, and using reporting…

Adobe Certified Professional

This certification offers nine options to build or improve skills in Creative Cloud apps like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere…

Amplify Your Personal Brand with Generative AI Certificate

In creative industries such as arts, communication, media, and marketing, a strong personal brand can set individuals apart. This LinkedIn…

Photoshop 2024 Essential Training

Taught by Julieanne Kost
Whether you’re an experienced creative professional or someone who has just recently purchased a camera, learning how to use Photoshop…

Building a Portfolio Career: Diversify Your Income and Do More of What You Love

Taught by Jenny Foss
In a rapidly shifting job market, it’s important to build a career portfolio—a career where you have agility, more than…

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Relationships are part of our daily lives, and focusing on them is a proven method for successful communication. To raise…

AI and Generative AI for Video Content Creation

Taught by Nick Harauz
Artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of professional life, and the fields of audio and video production are no exception.…

Hands-On AI: Image Processing with Python

Taught by Eduardo Corpeño
In this course, Eduardo Corpeño—an electrical engineer, computer programmer, and teacher—helps you build a solid foundation in image processing using…

Creative Inspirations: Stefan G. Bucher, Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

Taught by Stefan G. Bucher
Meet a truly monster graphic designer, Stefan G. Bucher. Stefan’s projects range from his Daily Monsters, to the Daily Letter…

Marketing Analytics and Insights with AI: Use Claude to Analyze Data, Generate Insights, and Build Dashboards by Adobe

Taught by Adobe Inc
How much time do you spend each week making sense of dashboards and translating numbers into something stakeholders can act…

Exploring Photography: Family and Group Portraiture

Taught by Natalie Fobes
In this course, Pulitzer finalist Natalie Fobes shows how to capture engaging portrait shots of couples, families, and other groups…

Photography Foundations: Lenses

Taught by Ben Long
Many of the creative options available to a photographer hinge on an in-depth understanding of lenses. In Foundations of Photography:…

CSS Positioning Best Practices

Taught by Bill Weinman
Web designers and coders will be introduced to techniques to improve their results in CSS Positioning Best Practices. Beginning with…

Creative Inspirations: Harry Marks, Broadcast Designer

Taught by Harry Marks
Harry Marks is considered by many to be the godfather of broadcast design. More than any other individual, he changed…

Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

Taught by Troika Design Group
Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in Texas with Keith Carter

Taught by Chris Orwig
In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores how to use location and natural light to create…

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Studio Portraiture

Taught by Douglas Kirkland
In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…

Creative Inspirations: Rick Smolan, Photographer

Taught by Rick Smolan
Rick Smolan is responsible for some of the largest photographic projects ever undertaken. A former Time, Life, and National Geographic…

Canon 5D Mark III Essential Training

Taught by Ben Long
In this course, photographer and author Ben Long details the features, controls, and options in the Canon 5D Mark III…

Forage Job Simulations

Explore Career Options with Forage.

Forage offers virtual work simulations that allow you to explore what it is like to work within a variety of of industries. These opportunities are completely free, with no prior experience or application needed to get started.

Career Resources

Sample resume tailored towards Communications and Journalism

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

Make Your Experience Count through the University Recognized Experiences (URE) Self-Reporting Process

Did you complete a co-curricular (non-credit) experience between …

Whether you’re applying for your first internship or auditioning for a professional role in the arts or entertainment industry, the …

Check out Mediabistro — a go-to job board for creatives, graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, proofreaders, editors, and more! From …

Whether you’re passionate about storytelling, sales, tech, or event planning—there’s a place for you in broadcast media! Local TV and …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.