Multimedia, Communication & Creative Arts

Welcome to Pitt’s Multimedia, Communication & Creative Arts Career Community! Students interested in these fields express their creativity and skills in a variety of ways. Whether you want to be a writer, editor, journalist, designer, performer, producer, director, artist, or musician, your skills and experiences will allow you to build exciting and often unconventional career paths.

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How to write a cover letter for a journalism job or internship

NPR Training
March 5, 20215:50 PM ET

By: Holly J. Morris

“My Name

My letterhead doesn’t have to be fancy, it just has to exist!

Dear Specific Person Whose Name I Obtained, Showing I Have Reporting Skills,*

I am …

By Alissa Clark

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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …

By Ingrid Beute

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Find A Job That Aligns With Your Values With These 5 Steps

Nearly two-thirds of employees are potentially leaving their jobs over the next year due to lack of alignment between their values and that of their employers, Amba’s Generation Gap: Understanding The Priorities of The Gen-Z Workforce 2022 report revealed.

Why?

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By Rachel Wells

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Networking: Where and How to Begin

Networking is so frequently talked about as the fundamental pathway to opportunities, but where do you begin? Whether you are a freshman student or a fresh graduate, understanding the journey of networking can be a game changer. Let’s dive right …

By Ingrid Beute

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Finding Your Purpose: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz

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