Creative Arts & Communication
Hiatt engages a whole ecosystem on and off campus to support students interested in a variety of careers in the creative arts. We collaborate with faculty and across campus as well as student clubs, Brandeis alumni, employers, recruiters, and community partners.
Hub Research
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O*NET: Discover career pathways in the creative arts and the skills required for each.
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Vault: Learn what a day-in-the-life is like for specific creative jobs. Check out the Vault Guides for Media and Entertainment.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook: Get detailed information on pay, job growth, and long-term career prospects in the arts.
Gain Experience
Internships, jobs, and on-campus opportunities are key to sharpening your professional skills, building valuable connections, and applying what you’ve learned in the classroom.
Employer Insights
Recruiting Timeline
Creative arts encompasses lots of industries, and every industry has its own timeline for hiring.
Top Skills
These are the top skills sought by employers for entry-level roles. The darker blue indicates the frequency of skills in job postings, while the lighter blue represents their presence in job seeker profiles. The larger the gap, the greater opportunity for you to stand out if you can gain or demonstrate that skill.
Top Companies
Top companies posting entry-level opportunities (by volume) in the Northeast.
| NBC | Publicis Groupe |
| Fox Entertainment Group | Paramount Pictures |
| Nexstar Media Group | Spectrum |
| CBS Broadcasting | Sinclair Broadcast Group |
| Disney | Cox Media Group |
Industries to Consider
Examples of industries posting entry-level opportunities (by volume) in the Northeast.
| Television Broadcasting Stations | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers |
| Motion Picture and Video Production | Museums |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services | Book Publishers |
| Social Networks | Marketing Consulting Services |
| Advertising Agencies | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
Hiatt & Employer Events
Hiatt collaborates with departments, clubs, and employers to host a range of on-campus and virtual events for career education, networking, and recruiting. These events are open to all students, regardless of class year. Employers engage with Brandeis students and alumni through programs, information sessions, online workshops, case competitions, and site visits. While campus recruiting is one aspect of their engagement, students should view each event as a chance to engage, learn, and connect with professionals in their fields.
Learn more about Recruiting at Brandeis. Current events are available to view in Handshake and on our website under Upcoming Events. It’s never too early to get involved!
Internship/Job Search
Figuring out where to start when searching for and applying to internships and jobs can feel overwhelming. Let us help!
The Rise Together Mentor Network is the virtual space for Brandeis students to build confidence in their networking skills and connect with alumni mentors. Hosted on the Brandeis community platform, 
Find Where Brandeisians Go
Brandeisians offer the world a wide range of perspectives, academic interests and experiences.
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Employment by Industry: See where Brandeisians work after graduation
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Advancing Education: One-third of graduates go directly to graduate school
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Major to Industry: Discover the path between graduates' major and career
What are creative arts majors doing five years after Brandeis?77% of graduates are employed, and 15% are enrolled in graduate school. Students work in a wide variety of industries, including education, performing arts/entertainment, advertising/marketing/public relations, consulting, and even computer science.
Selected Arts Organizations and Job Titles:
- American Museum of Natural History, Exhibit Coordinator
- Polskin Arts, Senior Account Executive
- Freelance, Production Assistant
- OUT MetroWest, Communications and Outreach Manager
- PureWow, Senior Creative Strategist and Content Creator
Work With Hiatt
Visit us early and throughout your time at Brandeis! We will meet you wherever you are in your career planning and decision-making process.
Express Appointments with Hiatt Advisors
Express appointments (20 minutes) are for students seeking quick help with application materials, Handshake, LinkedIn and other career-related questions. Express appointments are available during the academic year when classes are in session from 12 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Schedule An Express Appointment.
Appointments with Staff
The Career Team helps Brandeisians discover who they are, what they want and how to get there, through career and affinity hubs providing individualized career support. Meet with us for 30 or 60 minutes on topics ranging from exploring majors and career interests, reviewing application materials, internship and job searching, networking, interviewing, and graduate school or law school planning/applications. Review team member profiles to discover more about our staff.
“Believe in yourself and believe in your own ability. Give yourself credit as we normally don’t appreciate all the things, we do for ourselves. You have worth and you can do it! ”
Michael Leung '21 Film, Television and Interactive Media, and Computer Science