Welcome to Pitt’s Multimedia, Marketing, Communication & Creative Arts Career Community! Students interested in Multimedia, Marketing, Communication & Creative Arts 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
  • Pitt Business Career Development Team: Marketing

Attire Guide

This brief guide is designed to help you determine standard attire for various professional development opportunities. This guide provides introductory information on business attire standards. If you have questions or want to talk more about expectations for certain events or …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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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
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
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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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?

By Rachel Wells
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GoinGlobal – Job, Internship and Cultural Resources for International and Domestic Students

GoinGlobal is a fantastic resource for all students, including those looking for jobs and internships both within and outside of the United States. Whether you dream of working in your home country, exploring opportunities in other countries, or embarking on …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Multimedia, Marketing, Communication & Creative Arts Resources

Resume Samples

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
  • Maplewood, NJ
Meet Nicholas
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Department Coordinator University of Pittsburgh
Meet Michele
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Stephen
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Shannon
  • San Francisco, CA
Meet Roy
  • Beijing, China
  • consultant Due West Education
Meet Xiaohan
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Meet Kellie

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!

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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