Undergraduate Industry Guides

BCE Industry Guide

JOB TITLES

  • Marketing Coordinator

  • Junior Copywriter

  • Media Planner

  • Communications Coordinator

  • Editorial Assistant

  • Mail Room (Talent Agency)

  • Production Assistant

  • Junior Art Director

  • Development Associate

  • Arts Administrator

  • Ticket Operations Assistant

  • Sales Assistant

  • Event Coordinator

JOB LISTING SITES

Emerson-Specific Job Boards

  • Handshake

  • NYC and LA Jobs Hot Lists

Industry-Specific Job Boards

  • Media Bistro

  • Entertainment Careers

  • Krop

  • Music-Jobs

  • Playbill

  • BookJobs

  • LinkedIn

INDUSTRY INITIATIVE / DIVERSITY PROGRAMS / SCHOLARSHIPS

Comedic Arts Industry Guide

While some may not seem directly related to comedy on the surface, internships in these areas can provide valuable skills and experience for a career in comedy. Often, a first internship is less specific to the area a student wants to work in and is a stepping stone for later, more specific internships.

COMEDY SPECIFIC INTERNSHIPS

  • Casting Agencies

  • Marketing/Advertising

  • Social Media Teams

  • Human Resources (Training Programs, etc.)

  • Theatre Management/Administration

  • Events Management

  • Hospitality

  • Production Companies (general)

JOB LISTING SITES

  • Media Bistro

  • National Academy of Television

  • Arts & Sciences

  • Mandy

  • Entertainment Careers

  • Production Beast

  • Staff Me Up

  • Zip Recruiter

  • NY and LA Jobs Lists

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

  • Satirical Blogs and Websites such as Reductress, the Onion, Clickhole, Belladonna, Buzzfeed, Funny or Die, etc.

  • Non-satirical Blogs and Websites with a comedy section such as Huffpost, the New Yorker, Bustle, etc.

  • Late Night Talk Shows

  • Improv Comedy Schools

  • Production Companies that produce comedic films/sitcoms

  • Comedy Festivals (some festivals offer internships during planning period)

  • Occupational Outlook - Entertainment & Sports

  • Occupational Outlook - Media & Communication

  • KFTV

  • ProductionHUB

  • Variety Insight Database — Must be connected to Emerson network to use. Login with Emerson credentials if asked.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Actors Fund of America

  • The Authors Guild

  • Backstage

  • The Comic’s Comic List of Comedy

  • Festivals (volunteer opportunities)

  • The Ladies of Comedy Association

  • National Writers Union

  • Screen Actors Guild

  • Women in Comedy

  • Writers Guild of America

Communication Studies – PR, Political, Sport, Advertising Industry Guide

Communication Studies

JOB TITLES

  • Communications Coordinator/Assistant

  • Development Associate

  • Digital Communications Coordinator

  • Non-Profit Organization Staff

  • Community Advocate

  • Program Coordinator

  • Research Assistant

  • Government Staffer

  • Political Campaign Support Staff

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • American Communication Association

  • American Marketing Association

  • Association for Women in Communications

  • International Association of Business Communicators

  • Public Relations Society of America

  • National Communication Association

Public Relations

JOB TITLES

  • Public Relations Assistant 

  • Digital Communications Coordinator

  • Public Information Assistant

  • Social Media Manager 

  • Community Relations Assistant 

  • Junior Publicist 

  • Assistant Account Executive

  • Event Coordinator 

  • Multimedia Assistant

  • Communications Assistant

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  •  Public Relations Society of America  

  • Public Relations Student Society of America 

  • Global Alliance Public Relations Organization 

  • Hispanic Public Relations Association 

  • International Public Relations Association 

  • National Black Public Relations Society

  • Institute for Public Relations

Sports Communication

JOB TITLES

  • Broadcaster 

  • Ticket Salesperson 

  • Data Analyst 

  • Sports Marketing Strategist 

  • Team Equipment Manager 

  • Photographer 

  • Reporter 

  • Social Media Manager

  • Fan & Youth Engagement Specialist

  • Sales Associate 

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

  • Work in Sports Blog 

  • Digital Sport 

  • Sports Geek HQ 

  • Sports Revolution UK 

  • Sports Marketing & PR Roundup 

  • Revolution World 

  • Social In Sports

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Sports Marketing Association 

  • College Sports Information Directors of America 

  • North American Society for Sports Management 

  • Women Leaders in College Sports 

  • National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics 

  • World Association for Sports Management • European Association for Sports Management

Political Communication

JOB TITLES

  • Campaign Assistant 

  • Non-Profit Organization Staff 

  • Reporter 

  • Journalist 

  • Social Media Manager 

  • Legislative Aid 

  • Pollster 

  • Community Advocate 

  • Marketing Analy

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • National Communication Association Political Communication Division 

  • International Communication Association Political Communication Division

  • American Political Science Association 

  • Midwest Political Science Association

  • World Association for Public Opinion Research • American Association for Public Opinion Research

Journalism Industry Guide

JOB TITLES

  • American Communication Association

  • American Marketing Association

  • Association for Women in Communications

  • International Association of Business Communicators

  • Public Relations Society of America

  • National Communication Association

JOB LISTING SITES

Emerson Job Boards

  • Handshake

  • NYC and LA Jobs Hot Lists

Industry-Specific Job Boards

  • Journalism Jobs

  • Journalism Next

  • Media Bistro

  • Freelance Writing

  • SPJ Job Bank

  • Journalism Crossing

  • National Job Boards

  • LinkedIn

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - Media and Communications

  • What is Journalism?

  • Pew Research - Fact sheets on a variety of journalism fields, including trends and key players

  • The Write Life (great for freelance writing advice)

  • RTDNA Salary Surveys

  • Social Media & Journalism (2017 Cision Study)

  • Broadcasting & Cable (print and online)

  • Columbia Journalism Review (print and online)

  • Editor & Publisher (includes job postings)

  • Study Journalists and Writers you respect through their social media sites, blogs, YouTube channels, or weekly news columns (as examples)

  • Read the news! When asking employers what they look for in students, they always state students who read the news daily (from multiple sources) and those who have done their research about the particular news organization.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • American Society of Journalists and Authors

  • American Society of Newspaper Editors

  • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Investigative Reporters and Editors

  • Online News Association

  • Society of Professional Journalists

  • National Association of Broadcasters

  • National Association of Podcasters

  • Plus many others, you can search by areas of interest and/or affinity groups through the America

  • Media Institute

Marketing Communication Industry Guide

JOB TITLES

  • Assistant Media Planner

  • Junior Copywriter

  • Junior Analyst

  • Sales Assistant

  • Assistant Media Buyer

  • Marketing Coordinator

  • Social Media Manager

  • Event Coordinator

  • Multimedia Assistant

  • Communications Assistant

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • American Marketing Association 

  • American Advertising Federation 

  • Boston Young Professionals Association (all cities have organizations like this)

  • Boston Young Professionals Network (all cities have organizations like this)

  • The Association of Women in Communications 

  • The Ad Club (New England) 

  • Insights Association (Marketing Research and Data Analytics) 

  • PCMA New England (Event Planning - National Organization with NE Chapter)

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)  **The PRSA membership also gets you access to Global Alliance for Public Relations and  Communications, another great international organization to connect with.

INDUSTRY INITIATIVE / DIVERSITY PROGRAMS / SCHOLARSHIPS

  • 4 A’s

  • Interactive Advertising Bureau

  • Mirren

  • Hypergrowth 

  • Inbound 

  • Boston International Search Summit

  • Digital Summit

  • Massachusetts Marketing Summit

  • Content Marketing Conference

Performing Arts Industry Guide

PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, AND AUDITION LISTINGS

  • Backstage

  • Theatrical Index

  • TCG: Theatre Communications Group

  • American Theatre Magazine

  • ArtSearch

  • Howlround

SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS

In between classes and rehearsals (as well as getting rest!), take a look at the info below about professional groups and resources to keep you informed about the field and opportunities. When using these resources, it’s important to make sure the organization:

  • Has an active membership

  • Is timely and provides relevant advice and job opportunities

  • Is up on industry trends and actively contributes to the field

Below are a few great examples:

  • American Association of Community Theatre

  • American Theatre Wing

  • Actors’ Fund of America

  • American Theater Web

  • Art Presenters

  • Arts Edge

  • Art Jobs

  • Backstage Daily

    • Use Backstage to view their Call Sheet for details and contact info for managers, casting directors, talent agents, and production companies. Be sure to check out their resources on demo reels as well!

  • International Society for the Performing Arts Foundation

  • Internet Broadway Database

  • Internet Theatre Database

  • Mandy Film & TV Casting

  • Playbill Jobs & Internships

  • StageSource

  • The Producer’s Perspective

  • Virtual Library for Theatre and Drama

  • TheatreReels.com (Created by an Alum)

UNIONS, GUILDS, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • Actors’ Equity Association

  • American Guild of Musical Artists

  • Association of Talent Agents

  • Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers

  • Costume Society of America

  • Dramatists Guild of America

  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

  • Music Publishers Association

  • National Alliance for Musical Theatre

  • Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

  • Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

  • Stage Managers Association

  • Theatre Communications Group

  • United Scenic Artists

  • United States Institute for Theatre Technology

  • Writer’s Guild of America

THEATRE EDUCATORS 

  • American Alliance for Theatre & Education

  • Association for Theatre in Higher Education

  • Boston.com (“Education/Training” category)

  • Carney Sandoe & Associates 

  • Top School Jobs 

  • MA Dept. of Education 

  • MA Educational Theater Guild 

  • National Association of Independent Schools

  • School Spring 

  • The Chronicle of Higher Education 

PARALLEL CAREERS & SIDE JOBS

Other jobs for Theater Artists

  • Acting Apprentice

  • Choreographer

  • Performing Arts Teacher

  • Arts Therapy

  • Photographer

  • Marketing/PR

  • Directing

  • Agent

  • Casting Director

Side jobs for Theater Artists

  • Administrative Temp Work

  • Personal Trainer

  • Pilates/Yoga Instructor

  • Dog Walker

  • Childcare

  • Modeling

  • Catering

  • Hospitality

VMA Animation Industry Guide

STARTING YOUR CAREER 

Starting a career in film or television requires on-set experience. Many young professionals gain this experience by freelancing or working as a Production Assistant on sets.  

We recommend starting with a studio-sponsored Page Program or starting with a Talent Agency. Both of these opportunities can be great for networking and getting a sense of the “behind the scenes” aspect of your industry. 

JOB TITLES

  • Production Assistant (often Freelance)

  • Office Assistant 

  • Personal Assistant 

  • Mailroom at a Talent Agency 

  • Assistant Editor

  • Art Department at Animation Studio

  • Assistant Script Supervisor or Assistant

JOB LISTING SITES

  • Media Bistro 

  • Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

  • Mandy 

  • Entertainment Careers

  • Production Beast

  •  KFTV — International Film & Television Directory

VMA Audio Industry Guide

JOB LISTING SITES

  • All Access Music Group 

  • Inside Radio

  • Maslow Media Group 

  • Motion Picture, TV & Theatre Directory

  • National Alliance of State Broadcasters  Career Page 

  • Radio INK 

WLP Industry Guide

JOB TITLES

Writing Focused

  • Magazine 

  • Content Creation 

  • Public Relations 

  • Communications 

  • Grant Writing 

  • Research Writing 

Publishing Focused

  • Editorial 

  • Marketing 

  • Layout and Design

Other Options

  • Professorship, Secondary School Teacher  (additional school may be required),  

  • Non-Profits that Support Writing/Literary  Endeavors 

  • Social Media Manager 

  • Event Coordinator 

  • Multimedia Assistant 

  • Communications Assistant

INDUSTRY INFO WEBSITES

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - Media and Communications 

  • The Write Life (great for freelance writing advice) 

  • Writers & Editors (collection of writing and editorial-oriented resources)

  • Freelance Writing Guide

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Bookbuilders of Boston 

  • Grub Street, Inc. 

  • American Booksellers Association 

  • American Copy Editors Society 

  • American Institute of Graphic Arts 

  • American Library Association 

  • Association of American Publishers 

  • Association of American University Presses 

  • Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Inc. 

  • Author’s Guild 

  • International Digital Publishing Forum 

  • International Publishers Association 

  • The Association of Magazine Media 

  • National Association of Science Writers  

  • National Book Foundation 

  • National Writers Union 

  • Printing Industries of America 

  • American Society of Magazine Editors 

  • United States Copyright Office through the Library of Congress 

  • Writers Guild of America - www.wga.org (West) & www.wgaeast.com (East)