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

Developing a strong CV for Your Graduate School Application: How it Differs from a Resume

Embarking on your journey to graduate school involves creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that stands out. While a CV can be quite similar to a resume in some aspects, for graduate school applications, it serves a very different purpose. Unlike …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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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
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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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
Holly Schultz
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Working in Publishing: An Insider’s Guide

his article was written in collaboration with publishing professionals Alice SullivanAlyssa MatesicRebecca HeymanDominic WakefordMary-Theresa HusseyMarie O’ShepherdAndy Meaden, and Nancy Tan.

Working in publishing is the dream job for …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Senior Career Consultant
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What Can You Do With Blogging Skills? 9 Career Paths

Written By:
Michael Boyles

Blogging is a popular medium for writers. You might have the misconception, however, that you can’t make a living from blogging. Some associate blogs with personal digital diaries, but the reality is the vast majority of …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler 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
  • Communications Media Specialist Senior PNC
Meet Dana
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Technical writer AWS
Meet Kristin
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Chief Product Officer Alyan Solutions
Meet Ben
  • Brussels, Brussels
  • Vice President of Product Mentor Collective
Meet Stephen
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Account Executive Amazon
Meet Bethany
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh
Meet Susan
  • Soroti, Uganda
Meet Silver

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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