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.

  • Carol Balk: Media & Professional Communications
  • Erin Wheeler:  Architecture | Architectural Studies | Communication | English Literature | English Writing | Film & Media Studies | History of Art & Architecture | Linguistics | Museum Studies |Music | Public & Professional Writing | Studio Arts | Theater Arts
  • Raquel Montalvo Perez:  NCAA Student Athletes

5 Ways Communications Jobs Are Evolving

Communications is an umbrella term used to describe a wide variety of jobs: PR, writing, social media, marketing, fundraising, and more. And while these types of communication jobs can vary with their day-to-day tasks, they all have one thing in …

By Jess Focht
Jess Focht
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Top Film Industry Expert Advice for Successful Career

Top Film Industry Expert Advice for Successful Career

The film industry is one of the most exciting and dynamic industries in the world. From blockbuster movies to independent films, the film industry offers a wide range of career opportunities for …

By Career Center
Career Center
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Episode 9 Video and Season 2: Pitt in Hollywood

The 9th episode of The Pitt in Hollywood Podcast with Pitt Alumnus Joe Rusin has dropped! There is also the first video version of the podcast episode available to watch on Pitt’s Official YouTube channel linked below .

Joe Rusin, a graduate of …

By Career Center
Career Center
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10 Job Types to Make Your Mark In An Art Career

The cliché of the starving artist is so tired. Instead, why not merge your love for art and culture with a cool gig? You can (possibly) feed your soul, and definitely feed your mouth. We’ve rounded up 10 jobs featuring …

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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6 Tips for a Better Digital Portfolio

By: Rob Porter

Published: Jul 11, 2023

A professional portfolio is a great way to showcase previous projects and accomplishments, and there are many ways in which you can put your portfolio out there for potential employers to see. In …

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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Connect with Alumni

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

Meet David
  • Pittsburgh
  • Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operation Officer 321 Blink
Meet Timothy
Meet Pamela
  • Houston
  • CEO The Dragonfly Consulting Group
Meet Debra
  • Pittsburgh
  • President & Chief Executive Officer Trib Total Media and 535 Media, LLC
Meet Jennifer
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Caleb
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Software Engineer Worldpay
Meet Dominick
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Senior Research Associate NYU Metro Center
Meet Erika
  • Bradford, PA
Meet Ashly
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Jamie
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Chief Product Officer Alyan Solutions
Meet Ben
  • Bradford, PA
  • Chief Administrative Officer Kaleida Health
Meet David

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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