The Arts, Communication, Media, and Marketing Career Pathway centers on the vast expanse of opportunities within the creative, communicative, and promotional sectors. This pathway introduces students to diverse roles and trajectories within boutique agencies, established media houses, multinational marketing firms, and avant-garde art studios spanning a spectrum of industries. Each of these domains requires a distinctive blend of passion, vision, and skill, attributes you’re honing at the University of Florida. Threads weaving through these sectors include the drive to thrive in dynamic landscapes, innovative storytelling and problem-solving, and the savvy to engage audiences, be it clients, viewers, or consumers.
Dreaming of a career in film but worried about job stability? You’re not alone. While the entertainment world can seem unpredictable, there are plenty of behind-the-scenes roles that offer both creative fulfillment and steady employment. From editors and producers to …
By Zita Gonzalez
Zita GonzalezCareer Pathways Coach for Arts, Communications, Media, and Marketing
For many aspiring songwriters, juggling a day job while chasing a music career can feel like a roadblock or even a failure. But in reality, steady work can offer more than just a paycheck. It can give you stability, structure, …
By Zita Gonzalez
Zita GonzalezCareer Pathways Coach for Arts, Communications, Media, and Marketing
A journalism degree can open doors far beyond the newsroom. Whether you’re drawn to digital media, strategic communications, or content development, your storytelling and research skills are in high demand across many industries. According to Indeed Career Guide (2023), journalism …
By Zita Gonzalez
Zita GonzalezCareer Pathways Coach for Arts, Communications, Media, and Marketing
Tired of sending out applications and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone. Between ghosting from employers and the emotional toll of job searching, burnout is real—especially for students and recent grads juggling coursework, internships, and career prep. But there’s hope! …
By Zita Gonzalez
Zita GonzalezCareer Pathways Coach for Arts, Communications, Media, and Marketing
Job shadowing is a hands-on learning experience where you observe a professional in their role, gaining insight into their responsibilities, skills, and workplace dynamics. It’s a powerful way to understand a job beyond the surface, seeing firsthand what it truly …
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.
Check out Mediabistro — a go-to job board for creatives, graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, proofreaders, editors, and more! From …