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. 

Our online community is designed to assist you with industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job and internship search information, networking opportunities, and events to help you explore career options in your field. We look forward to connecting with you!   Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

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10+ Jobs for Communications Majors

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Communicating is something we all do, though some of us do it better than others! And if you’re studying communications or have thought about it, you may …

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10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL BROADCAST JOURNALIST

Journalism is one of the most sought-after professions amongst modern media and entertainment careers and for good reason. The explosion of television news channels and digital media platforms has given rise to countless opportunities to broadcast professionals over the last …

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10 Fastest Growing Jobs in Architecture & Construction

What are the fastest growing careers in Architecture & Construction?

Architecture & Construction careers include jobs in designing, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.

Here is a list of 10 fastest growing careers in the Architecture & Construction career …

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Top 6 Entry-Level Digital Marketing Jobs: With a Special Focus on the Highest Paying Salaries in NYC

Do you have a knack for spinning social posts? Do you enjoy weaving brand stories into engaging narratives? If so, you just might be cut out for a career in marketing.

Companies need savvy digital marketers and are willing to …

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38 Arts Jobs You Can Get With Your Fine Art Degree

A fine art degree can prepare you for a wide range of arts jobs. Are you a grad on the hunt for an art-related job? Here are some art career options for you!

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Handshake: 5 tips—and sample scripts!—for cold outreach in your job search

Is the thought of cold emailing making you break out in a cold sweat? Whether you’re hoping to expand your …

Welcome to the AI & Digital Career Readiness Guide

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

David Popelka

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  • Pittsburgh
  • President Garrison Hughes
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Timothy McLaughlin

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operation Officer 321 Blink
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Pamela Kirkland

Alumni
  • Atlanta
  • Field Producer CNN
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Debra King

Alumni
  • Houston
  • CEO The Dragonfly Consulting Group
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Jennifer Bertetto

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • President & Chief Executive Officer Trib Total Media and 535 Media, LLC
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Alex Hodge

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Business Development Specialist Latham & Watkins
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Jack Hally

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Digital Marketing Manager SeventySix Capital
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Emily Marini

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • Head Archivist Washington National Cathedral
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Molin Yue

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Brigette Kamsler

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • University Archivist The George Washington University
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Kai Cunningham

Alumni
  • Keene, NH
  • PSC Clinician Antioch University
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Tran Vi

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Assistant Account Executive PRECISIONvalue
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Did you know?

Communication skills are one of the most highly valued competencies by employers nationwide, according to research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. 95% of Class of 2021 grads in the fields of multimedia, communication and the creative arts were working or enrolled in graduate school within six months after graduation. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

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