Arts and Communications Career Community
Join this community to explore careers and make connections with professionals in creative services, communications, media, publishing, or journalism.
James Levin
About James
As a business owner and an experienced Career Coach, Jimmy offers quality insight for students in the Arts and Communications Community. He provides clarity based on who you are and what your needs are, and helps you navigate the process of finding a career/intern opportunity. There is a sign in his office that says, “Never say “I don’t know - Always say, I’ll find out.” He will help you find out.
Coaching Style
Jimmy is an advocate on your behalf and serves as your GPS. He will help you navigate the process of finding and securing a job or internship by providing clarity to help you simplify the process so you can find a meaningful destination.
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Madeline Rosenberg
About Madeline
Madeline Rosenberg joined the Career Center in June 2023 as the Communications and Journalism Career Coach. In her role as a career coach, she is dedicated to providing students with essential tools and comprehensive career readiness guidance, empowering them to achieve both their personal and professional aspirations.
Coaching Style
With a focus on fostering confidence, Madeline is committed to ensuring that every student feels well-prepared and self-assured as they navigate their path toward their career goals."
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Resources
EDUCATE
Vault Guides and Articles
- 10 Job Search Tips for Journalism Grads Entering the Job Market
- Students and Grads Share Their Most Effective Networking Strategies
- How 4 Pros Crafted Their Ideal Careers in Communications and PR
- How to Choose Your Best Clips to Get That New Job
- How Your TikTok Skills Can Get You Hired
- 6 Tips for a Better Digital Portfolio
- Top 8 Jobs for Communications Majors
- Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs
- Vault Guide to Communications Jobs
- Vault Guide to News Anchor Career Jobs
- Vault Guide to Photojournalism Jobs
- Vault Guide to Newspaper Editor Jobs
- Vault Guide to Social Media Jobs
- Vault Guide to Editor Jobs
- O*NET: Job Duties Custom List
- O*NET: Professional Associations Search
- O*NET: Bright Outlook Occupations
Types of Jobs and Internships
- Account Executive/Jr. Account Executive
- Animator
- Art Buyer
- Art Director/Associate Art Director
- Blog Writer
- Camera Operator
- Communications Specialist
- Content Manager
- Copy Editor
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Film/Video Editor
- Grant Writer
- Journalist
- Marketing Associate
- Marketing Data Analyst
- Media Buyer/Media Planner
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Multimedia Specialist
- Photographer
- PR Coordinator
- Producer / Production Assistant
- Proofreader
- Public Relations Manager
- Reporter
- Retoucher
- Social Media Designer / Strategist / Coordinator
- Social Media Specialist
- Stylist
- Technical Writer
- UX Designer / Producer
- Videographer
- Web Developer / Web Designer / Web Producer
PREPARE
Career Resources
- SoCJ Example: Job/Internship Application Organization Chart
- Resume Writing Tips for Recent Graduates
- Resume: General Template
- Resume: Action Verbs to Write Your Bullet Points
- How to Write a Cover Letter
- Connect with Stony Brook Alumni on LinkedIn
Forage Industry Projects
CONNECT
Clubs and Organizations
- Actors Conservatory
- The Art Club
- Artists in Medicine
- Alpha Nu Zeta
- American Marketing Association
- Anthropology Club
- Black World
- Her Campus
- SBU Photography Club
- SBU-TV and Film Productions
- Society of Professional Journalists
- The Statesman
- The Stony Brook Press
- Undergraduate Linguistics Club
- WSUB
- Young Investigators Review
Job and Internship Search Sites
- Journalismjobs.com
- mediabistro.com
- prsa.org/jobcenter
- entertainmentcareers.net
- tvjobs.com
- Adweek.com
Professional Associations
- American Communication Association
- American Copy Editors Society
- American Marketing Assocation
- American Press Institute
- American Society of Magazine Editors
- American Society of Media Photographers
- American Society of News Editors Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
- Associated of Press Media Editors
- Association of Health Care Journalists
- Association of Science Communicators
- Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
- National Association of Broadcasters
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- National Association of Science Writers
- National Communication Association (NCA)
- National Newspaper Association
- National Press Club
- National Press Photographers
- New York Women in Communications
- Online News Association
- Press Club of Long Island
- Public Relations Society of America
- Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers
- Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)
- Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
- The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA)
- The Association of Magazine Media
- The Association of Women in Sports Media