Creative Arts, Design + Media

This Career Community is intended for students interested in careers in the creative arts (including writing, publishing, graphic design), performing arts, and media arts (including broadcasting and entertainment). Explore the Creative Arts, Design + Media Career Community.

This Career Community helps you connect your major to an industry, attend industry events and access targeted internships and job postings, allowing our employer partners to easily recruit students who have the skills their company is seeking.

Below are resources by major. Also make sure to scroll further to view jobs/internship highlights, events, resources, career videos, news and more.

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Sample Job Titles: Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Creative Director, Program Manager, Expressive Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist, Activity Therapist, Visual Arts Teacher, Illustrator, Art Director, Elementary Art Teacher, Art/Music Coordinator

Sample Job Sites: Mountain Mist Day Camp, Community Arts Center, Heather Rooney, St. Theresa of Avila School, St. ROse School

Additional Organizations to Consider:

Sample Job Titles: Graphic Designer, Digital Content Associate, Digital Outreach Manager, Arts, Media + Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, Advertising Sales Executive, Marketing Assistant, Brand Strategist, SEO Strategist, UI/UX Designer, Social Media Manager, AI Conversation Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Freelance Designer, Web Designer

Sample Job Sites: 143 Studios, ActBlue, Adroadia, Americorps, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Boston Herald, Brown Rudnick, Caribbean Media Group, Charles River Interactive, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street, Cogo Labs, Drift, Free People, ISM Connect, IVY, J.P. Licks, Frontier Communications, Kel and Partners, M.S. Walker, PMC Media Group, Sjal Skincare, SC Digital Marketing, ValidaTek Inc., Vistaprint

Content Writer/Editor: Crafting articles, blog posts, social media content, and other written materials for companies or publications. Many companies, especially those with an online presence, hire content writers to create blog posts, articles, website content, and marketing materials. Editing positions are also available in publishing houses, marketing agencies, and other organizations.

Copywriter: Creating persuasive copy for advertisements, marketing materials, websites, and product descriptions.

Editorial Assistant: Supporting editors by proofreading, fact-checking, and formatting manuscripts for publication.

Communications Coordinator: Assisting in internal and external communications, including newsletters, emails, and corporate announcements.

Marketing Assistant: Supporting marketing initiatives by creating content, conducting market research, and assisting with campaign coordination.

Digital Marketing Assistant: Assisting with digital marketing efforts such as email marketing, SEO optimization, and online advertising campaigns.

Media Planner: Assisting in the planning and execution of advertising campaigns across various media channels, including print, broadcast, and digital.

Content Marketing Assistant: Helping to create and distribute content to attract and engage target audiences, including ebooks, whitepapers, and infographics.

Copywriter: Copywriters specialize in crafting persuasive written content for advertising, marketing campaigns, product descriptions, and more. Agencies, in-house marketing teams, and media companies often seek out skilled copywriters.

Technical Writer: Technical writers create user guides, manuals, and other documentation for products and services. They need to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner, making them valuable assets in various industries such as software, engineering, and healthcare.

Social Media Manager/Coordinator: With the rise of social media marketing, companies need individuals who can create engaging content, manage social media platforms, and interact with audiences. An English graduate’s strong writing and communication skills are highly beneficial in this role.

Public Relations Assistant: PR assistants help create press releases, manage media relations, and organize events. Strong writing skills are essential for crafting effective communications and maintaining a positive public image for the organization.

Editorial Assistant: Editorial assistants support editors in publishing houses, magazines, newspapers, and online publications. They may assist with tasks such as proofreading, fact-checking, research, and manuscript evaluation.

Teacher/Tutor: English graduates may pursue opportunities in education, such as teaching at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Additionally, they can work as tutors to help students improve their writing and language skills.

Administrative Assistant: Administrative roles often involve writing emails, creating documents, and communicating with clients or colleagues. English graduates’ strong writing abilities and attention to detail make them well-suited for these positions.

Freelance Writer/Editor: Freelancing allows English graduates to work independently and take on projects based on their interests and expertise. They can write articles, blogs, website content, or provide editing services on a freelance basis.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other entry-level positions available in the industry, depending on your interests and career goals.

  • AEJMC: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 
  • American Communication Association 
  • CIOS: Communication Institute for Online Scholarship  
  • International Communication Association 
  • National Communication Association 

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • ONET
  • Career One Stop – Occupational information that will increase your understanding of the job market
  • Careers Out There – Career videos with professionals from all types of jobs talking about what they do
  • CityTownInfo.com – Read real life career stories from professionals in various fields

Sample Job Titles: English Language and Literacy Teacher, Post-Secondary, Middle School English Teacher, High School English Teacher, ESL Instructor, Journalist/Reporter, Author, Publisher

Amherst

  • Small Batch Books

Ashfield

  • Paris Press

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Concord

Easthampton

Holliston

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  • Emmanuel Theater Arts Department 

Sample Job Titles: Director, Producer, Production Manager, Technical Director, Scenic Director, Event manager, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Projection Designer, Sound Designer, Choreographer, Drama Teacher/Professor

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