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.

I Asked Recruiters What Makes Students Stand Out. Here’s What They Said.

As a career coach, one of the most common questions I hear from students before a career fair is: “What are recruiters actually looking for?”

For many students, career fairs can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering what to wear, …

By Alina Tolentino
Alina Tolentino
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AI Days 2026: October 23, 25-29

AI is transforming every industry, including agriculture, environmental science, engineering, healthcare, business, communications, education, and more. Whether you’re already using AI tools or just beginning to explore their potential, AI Days offers opportunities to learn how these technologies are impacting …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Funding Available for Your Spring 2027 Experience: Apply for the UF Thrive Scholarship by October 16!

Are you planning to participate in an internship, research experience, professional development, service-learning opportunity, study abroad program, leadership experience, or another hands-on learning opportunity next spring?

The UF Thrive Experiential Learning Scholarship is now accepting applications for Spring 2027 experiences, …

By Edwina Hurst
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Explore Opportunities in Arts, Communication, Media, and Marketing at UF Career Week

Looking for an internship, a full-time job, research experience, or simply a chance to learn more about organizations in your field? UF Career Week is one of the best opportunities of the semester to connect with employers and explore career …

By Alina Tolentino
Alina Tolentino
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Build a Portfolio That Gets Noticed: Join Our Portfolio Workshop!

Your portfolio is more than a collection of work samples. It’s an opportunity to showcase your skills, experiences, creativity, and professional growth. Whether you’re applying for internships, jobs, freelance opportunities, graduate school, or student organizations, a strong portfolio can help …

By Alina Tolentino
Alina Tolentino
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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…

Augmented Reality Marketing

Taught by Cathy Hackl
Augmented reality (AR) can be a key tool in a marketer’s toolbox—and, importantly, it’s quickly becoming known as the “heart…

Create Engaging Social Media Videos with AI by Pictory

Taught by Pictory
You can create engaging social media videos with ease using AI technology like Pictory. In this course, discover how to…

Marketing Tools: Automation

Taught by Brad Batesole
Marketing Automation is a must-have for organizations looking to get the most out of their marketing budget. This course explains…

Promoting Your Podcast

Taught by Danny Ozment
Have an idea for a podcast? Wondering how you launch a successful podcast? In this course, Danny Ozment shows how…

Leading in the Moment

Taught by Madecraft
As a leader, it’s up to you to keep your team or organization afloat. That’s challenging enough when everything is…

Building Powerful Instagram Assets with Photoshop

Taught by Kladi Vergine
The goal of every designer, marketer, and strategist is to protect and maintain the distinctive elements of a brand while…

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…

Creativity at Work: A Short Course from Seth Godin

Taught by Seth Godin
You are a creative person. Despite what your inner critic may have told you, you absolutely can solve complex business…

Developing Your Creativity as a Leader

Taught by Denise Jacobs
Creativity is the top skill that companies seek in their employees, but as leaders, how many of us optimize our…

How to Become a Purpose-Driven Journalist

Taught by genConnectU
Norah O’Donnell’s determination, passion, and aptitude for breaking down complex issues helped her ascend in the competitive (and traditionally male-dominated)…

Learning YouTube Analytics

Taught by Ash Blodgett
Discover how to read and use YouTube Analytics, the online reporting system from YouTube for monitoring the performance of YouTube…

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

These resume examples are designed to help students in the Arts, Communications, Media & Marketing pathway explore different ways to …

Learn how to choose, organize, and showcase your best work to create a compelling professional story!

Tailoring to Your Audience

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Explore portfolio formats, platforms, and strategies for showcasing your work to employers, clients, and collaborators.

New to portfolios? Start here!

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Think your portfolio is ready? Before you hit “submit,” use the checklist below to review your content, design, accessibility, functionality, …

Looking for jobs or internships in a specific industry? These specialized job boards can help you narrow your search, discover …

This Portfolio Inventory Guide provides guidance on selecting pieces to create a portfolio for individuals in digital arts and related …

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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.