Arts & Entertainment

Welcome to the Arts & Entertainment Community. Learn more about career paths in the Arts & Entertainment industry, gain access to career resources, and explore opportunities.

What Is a Creative Entrepreneur and How to Become One

Imagine turning your passion into a career—taking your creative ideas and building a business that truly reflects who you are. That’s the journey of a creative entrepreneur. It isn’t always easy—it demands resilience, adaptability, and the courage to embrace …

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Takeaways from the Humanities, Media, Marketing, and Creative Careers Panel

by Emily Tran Helms ’28, MCS Student Assistant

MCS recently hosted an alumni panel to explore pathways in humanities, media, marketing, and creative careers. Panelists included:

From embracing nontraditional paths to utilizing the power of networking and transferable skills, their …

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9 Video Game Jobs to Consider (With Tips for Breaking Into the Industry)

Wondering if you can turn your video game passion into a career? Good news: Jobs in the video game industry are booming, and there are opportunities for everyone, from artists and developers to influencers and marketers. Whether you’re looking for …

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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

Below is a sample of the organizations that have structured leadership development programs. These entry-level programs often allow employees to …

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHTS

Jaidan Wilson ’24

  • Ithaca, NY
  • PhD Candidate, Musicology Cornell University
Meet Jaidan

Isabella Madrigal ’24

  • CA
  • Center for Cultural Power X California Arts Council Center for Cultural Power X California Arts Council
Meet Isabella

Maliya Ellis ’24

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Hearst Fellow San Francisco Chronicle
Meet Maliya

Gred Braho ’24

  • Washington DC
  • Data Analyst HarrisX
Meet Gred

Daniela Bolanos ’24

  • Chicago, IL
  • Program Assistant LEAD Edu
Meet Daniela

Natallie Pantelis ALM, Museum Studies ’24

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Programs Coordinator Michigan Museums Association
Meet Natallie

Bernard Attal ALM, Creative Writing and Literature ’24

  • General Manager Trapiche Barnabé / Trapiche Pequeno
Meet Bernard

Allison Baggott-Rowe ALM, Creative Writing and Literature ’24

  • OH
  • Writer/Speaker/Teacher/Editor ABR Projects
Meet Allison

Timothy Rock ALB ’24

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Master's Candidate, Writing for Screen and Television University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts
Meet Timothy

Patrick Casey ALM, Management ’24

  • Boston, MA
  • Manager, Recruiting Intelligence Netflix
Meet Patrick

Grace Gerlach-Brown ALM, Museum Studies ’24

  • ALM Candidate, Museum Studies Oxford University
Meet Grace

Min Kim ALM, Management ’24

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Lead and Trainer Universal Studios Hollywood
Meet Min

Cameo Wood ALM, Dramatic Arts ’24

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Director/Producer Charming Stranger Films
Meet Cameo

Aleks Kudriashova PhD ’24

  • Washington, DC
  • Sosland Foundation Fellow US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Meet Aleks

Alexander Acht ALM, Psychology ’24

  • Head of Content & New Business LaserLuca (YouTube Personality)
Meet Alexander

Mykalyster Homberg ’24

  • New York
  • Rotational Assistant William Morris Endeavor
Meet Mykalyster

Mika Kimmins ’23, MS Engineering Science, MBA

  • Author & Researcher
Meet Mika Kimmins

Eileen McGivney ’23, PhD, Education

  • Assistant Professor Northeastern University
Meet Eileen McGivney

Clara Nevins ’23, Social Studies

  • Entertainment
Meet Clara Nevins

Nate Corddry ’23, ALM, English

  • Performer in Film, TV & Theatre
Meet Nate Corddry
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Skill Building Courses

Professional Songwriting

Taught by Cliff Goldmacher
Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he shares his insights on the songwriting process and on what it takes to…

Having a Vision in Entertainment

Taught by LinkedIn News
Go behind the scenes with Oprah Winfrey and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner as they discuss Oprah’s career, the power of…

Getting Started in Graphic Design

Taught by Cara St. Hilaire
New to graphic design? You’re in the right place. Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers…

Book Writing

Taught by genConnectU
Are you a passionate writer who’s always thought about writing a book, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you…

Selling Your Novel

Taught by Jessica Brody
You’ve written a book, and you’re excited to get it into readers’ hands. Selling your novel to a major publisher…

Data Storytelling

Taught by Bill Shander
We are wired for story. We crave it. Storytelling has played an integral role in our ability to make progress…

Writing Articles

Taught by Starshine Roshell
Articles are an effective tool for communicating complex ideas and stories in a friendly, credible, and easy-to-follow way. In this…

Writing: The Craft of Story

Taught by Lisa Cron
In this course, author Lisa Cron digs into the craft of writing a compelling story based on what the brain…

The Data Science of Sports Management

Taught by Barton Poulson
A passion for sports can turn an ordinarily math-averse individual into an amateur statistician, ready to back up their pick…

Being Confident On Camera

Taught by CreatorUp
Learn how to be confident on camera and keep your audience engaged in your message. TV host and weatherman Jonathan…

Learning Screenwriting

Taught by Mark Tapio Kines
Join independent film director and screenwriter Mark Tapio Kines as he walks you through the process of getting your screenplay…

Audio and Music Production

Taught by Garrick Chow
What does it take to get work, and get skilled, in audio and music production? Garrick Chow has been making…

Visual Thinking Strategies

Taught by Philip Yenawine
What if teachers taught with questions rather than lectures? What if students were asked to reflect instead of regurgitate? Visual…

Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Whether you want to record a song, fix audio tracks, or enhance sound effects with multitrack recording, our Adobe Audition…
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