Communication, Media and the Arts Career Community

Careers in communication, media and the arts offer opportunities to use written and verbal communication, creative expression, and diverse mediums to convey meaning and information to audiences—whether it be working at a museum, advertising agency, broadcast network, or beyond.


Explore career paths, enhance your skills, find opportunities!

Brand Management

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS , NYC , Boston , Chicago , Dallas , Los Angeles  , San Francisco , Washington DC, Pittsburgh , Raleigh , Orlando  

  2. Handshake: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago , Dallas, Los Angeles , San Francisco , Washington DCPittsburgh , Raleigh , Orlando   

  3. Indeed.com: NYS , NYC , Boston , Chicago , Dallas  , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Washington DC, Pittsburgh  , Raleigh , Orlando 

  4. LinkedIn: NYS , NYC , Boston , Chicago , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Washington DC , Pittsburgh , Raleigh , Orlando  

 To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Social Media, Marketing, Communications, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search. You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Brand Management. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and then click here to view many relevant videos and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Brand Management!  Titles like  “Associate Director of Brand Management”, “Brand Strategist and Graphic Designer”, “Community Relations Manager”, “Social Media Strategist”,and so much more!  You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect! 

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

 

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

 

Broadcast Media

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We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

 To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Television, Radio, Correspondent, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Broadcasting. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Broadcasting! Titles like “Vice President and Director of Media Relations”, “Special Projects Producer”, “Master Control Operator”, “Content Creator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Creative Writing

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Copywriting, Publishing, Editing, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Creative Writing. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Creative Writing! Titles like “Writing Center Director”, “Marketing Writer”, “Freelance Writer and Editor”, “Blogger”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Fine Arts

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.  

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Illustration, Painting, Architecture etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Fine Arts. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 

We have so many alumni working in Fine Arts! Titles like “Studio Art and Ceramic Teacher”, “Art Director”, “Printmaking Studio Manager”, “Art and Marketing Facilitator”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “courses” or pathways that are relevant:

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Graphic Design

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Branding, Web Design, Multimedia, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Graphic Design. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Graphic Design! Titles like “Graphic Designer”, “Visual Design and Marketing Specialist”, “Digital Accessibility Analyst”, “Professor of Art” and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource! 

Journalism & Print Media

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking, there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Journalism and Print Media. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and then click here to view many relevant videos and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 

We have so many alumni working in Journalism and Print Media!  Titles like “Digital Editor and Reporter”, “Freelance Feature Writer”, “Director of Content Strategy”, “Reporter”, and so much more!  You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource! 

Movies & Film

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Directing, Screenwriting, Video Editing, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Film. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and then click here to view many relevant videos and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Movies and Film! Titles like “Director”, “Filmmaker”, “Content Producer”, “Script Reader”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Music

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

 To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Producing, Composing, Recording, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Music. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and then click here to view many relevant videos and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Music! Titles like “Music Director”, “Music Teacher”, “Music Therapist”, “Independent Music Professional”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Public Relations

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

  1. Public Relations Society of America

  2. Public Relations Consultants Association

  3. Public Relations Council

  4. ColorComm - Women of Color in Communications

  5. The Association for Women in Communications

  6. Hispanic Public Relations Association

  7. International Public Relations Association

  8. National Black Public Relations Society

  9. Institute for Public Relations

  10. PR Club of New England

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Media, Marketing, Communications, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Public Relations. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Public Relations and Image/Brand Management!  Titles like “Outreach Strategy Manager”, “Senior Brand Manager”, “Director of Media & Insights”, “Communications Coordinator”, and so much more!  You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant:

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

Sports & Recreation

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Coaching, Sports Agency, Camp Director, etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Sports & Recreation. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Sports & Recreation! Titles like “Franchise Development Manager”, “Strength and Conditioning Coach”, “Sports Director”, “Sports Anchor”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource! 

Visual Arts

Internships & Jobs!
We’ve built some searches for you in our most popular programs to get you started, but feel free to tailor this to meet YOUR needs!  To find remote positions only, type in the word “remote” for location in any of these platforms.

  1. CareerShift: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  2. Handshake:  NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  3. Indeed.com: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

  4. LinkedIn: NYS, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Orlando

 To find and explore information on potential employers within this industry we recommend utilizing CareerShift or Buzzfile.

Professional Associations
Joining associations can lead to networking connections, access to conferences and events, internship & job listings, and professional development.  Find them all on LinkedIn and join their online group first!

Typical Job Titles
Depending on what you are seeking (Graphic and Interactive Art such as Sculpture and Ceramics, Architecture etc.), there are many types of job titles for which you can search.  You may want to use these typical search terms when looking for opportunities in Visual Arts. To learn more about these occupations for career exploration purposes, utilize this link to log into Candid Career and hear directly from industry experts about a day in the life of their occupation. 

Typical Skills Needed for Success
As you develop your resume, cover letters, and prepare for interviews, you’ll want to highlight examples that prove you have the skill sets this industry demands.

Amazing Alumni! 
We have so many alumni working in Visual Arts! Titles like “Art Teacher and Visual Designer”, “Creative Director”, “Product Designer”, “Graphic Designer”, and so much more! You can review their amazing career paths through LinkedIn to get a sense of their trajectory, companies for which they worked, and once your profile is perfect, even reach out to connect!

You can also take advantage of the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association.  Fill out the ASK questionnaire to be provided with potential alumni matches to find someone whose career best aligns with your interests.

LinkedIn Learning “Courses” or Pathways that are Relevant

For information on relevant undergraduate majors, minors, student organizations to get involved with, and more, check out our “What can I do with a major in …” resource!

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Jobs and Internships

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