{"id":48080,"date":"2021-08-18T13:49:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T17:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/?p=48080"},"modified":"2025-11-21T12:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:26:59","slug":"communication-media-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/communication-media-design\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMUNICATION, MEDIA &amp; DESIGN"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Communication, Media &amp; Design<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1wfuN3eYhXtsKQvNB8GtKAEEXQ3Deim-76giZEDiWDos\/present?slide=id.g2a23a54d521_1_359\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"cluster-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/cluster-icon-animate-button.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"52\"><\/a><\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p>Communication Studies | Film\/Media | Journalism| Public Relations | Sports Media | Professional and Public Writing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/meet\/molly-williams\/\" title=\"\">MEET MOLLY<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Molly800.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"cl-tabs\">\n<section id=\"Directors\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>What Can I Do With My Major?<\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p>One of the most exciting things about your major is the variety of career options you can pursue! Take a look at the materials below to learn about some of the most common career paths for your major.&nbsp; The infographics below are created from the information listed on&nbsp;What Can I Do With My Major? For even more information, take a look at&nbsp;Career Outlook.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\">\n<div><a class=\"cl-button right  prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/\" title=\"\">What Can I Do With My Major?<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Communication-Media-Design.pdf\" title=\"\">SALARY PROJECTIONS<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/students\/communication-media-design\/#training\" title=\"\">Training &amp; Additional Education<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h2>Communication, Media &amp; Design:<\/h2>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"briefcase\" width=\"46\" height=\"38\"> = Career paths for this major&nbsp; <b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Compass-Career-Alumni-Paths.png\" alt=\"Compass\" width=\"52\" height=\"43\"><\/b> = Careers of URI Alumni for this major<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\" width=\"80%\">\n<div class=\"middle\">Communication Studies<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/COM-Career-Paths.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/COM-Alumni-Outcomes.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Compass-Career-Alumni-Paths.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Film\/Media<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/FLM-Career-Paths.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/FLM-Alumni-Outcomes.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Compass-Career-Alumni-Paths.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Journalism<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/JOR-Career-Paths.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/JOR-Alumni-Outcomes.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Compass-Career-Alumni-Paths.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n<div class=\"middle\">Public Relations<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/PRS-Career-Paths.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/PRS-Alumni-Outcomes.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Compass-Career-Alumni-Paths.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n<div class=\"middle\">Sports Media<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/SMC-Career-Paths.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n<div class=\"middle\">Public and Professional Writing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/WRT-Career-Paths.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/briefcase.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/WRT-Alumni-Outcomes.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Compass-Career-Alumni-Paths.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"44\" height=\"36\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h2>Student Organizations<\/h2>\n<p>Another great way to explore your major and career options is to get involved on campus during your time as a Harrington student. These clubs and organizations are excellent resume builders and allow you to get more experience in your field while you are on-campus. Below are just some of the options for you to be involved in. Use the same professional methods of contacting agencies as you would for internships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Harrington Organizations<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqDNnoFtNe_4ztQbzZgpIOg\">20 Somethings TV<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/creative-spaces\/broadcast-studio\/\">Broadcast Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/creative-spaces\/digitalwritingstudio\">Digital Writing and Research Studio (DWARS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Harrington School Student Ambassadors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/harrington-school-llc\/\">Living Learning Community Butterfield Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mec\/\">Media Equipment Center (MEC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/social-media-research-lab\/\">Social Media Research Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/creative-spaces\/social-media-agency\/\">Social Media Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/speaking-center\/\">Speaking Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/sports-broadcasting\/\">Sports Broadcasting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b>URI Organizations<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCt8BVNFbHML3wtXpWntOk_Q\">Anchor Sports News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rhodycigar.com\/\">Good 5 Cent Cigar URI News and Broadcasts<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/group\/student_entertainment_committee\">Student Entertainment Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCl0qdsPSoLUtxbgx8inunug\">The Daily Ram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uriprssa.com\/\">URI Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wriu.org\/\">WRIU<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/writing\/\">Writing Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><a name=\"training\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Training &amp; Additional Education<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p>Many roles within the communication, media &amp; design industries require additional and\/or on-going education beyond a Bachelor\u2019s level degree.&nbsp; It\u2019s important to be up-to-date on the latest techniques in your industries but even more important to do the research and ask the questions before committing and spending a large amount of money on training.<\/p>\n<p>Many think that graduate school is required and that it should be completed right after completing the Bachelor degree.&nbsp; We encourage you to review our Grad School Module below to learn if grad school is the best fit for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice\" data-hash=\"83878c91171338902e0fe0fb97a8c47a\"><p>Please note that your Career Education Specialists will assist you in finding resources for applying to grad schools (including building an effective personal statement), but do not advise on specific graduate programs.&nbsp; If you are interested in learning more about a specific program, contact that school\u2019s graduate admissions office directly.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1TdfI0d8XMPICOxjOAoGtYfiS_KP-eqpJn0g8tJoFet4\/edit#slide=id.g3d139c7e99_2_12\" title=\"Grad School Module\">Grad School Module<\/a> <a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Rhode-to-Grad-School.pdf\" title=\"Rhode to Grad School Quick Tip Sheet\">Rhode to Grad School Quick Tip Sheet<\/a><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Trainings to Consider<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p>As you become a professional in the industry that you have chosen, it is your responsibility to research what additional training you need in order to be an informed and marketable member in the field.&nbsp; Below are some sample online platforms, topics of training, and professional development associations to serve as guidance to find resources and opportunities.&nbsp; Please note that this is just a small sample due to the field consistently growing and developing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Online Platforms for Quality Professional Development:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 20px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#Alison\">Alison<\/a>&nbsp;for an affordable alternative<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #003287\" href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#Codecademy\">Codecademy<\/a>&nbsp;for programming courses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#Coursera\">Coursera<\/a>&nbsp;for course variety<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#edX\">edX<\/a>&nbsp;for professional certifications<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#GeneralAssembly\">General Assembly<\/a>&nbsp;for interaction with instructors and mentors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 20px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#LinkedIn\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a>&nbsp;for day-to-day skill-building<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplivlearning.com\/\">Simpliv<\/a>&nbsp;free &amp; low cost courses for all areas<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#Skillshare\">Skillshare<\/a>&nbsp;for courses in creative fields<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#Udacity\">Udacity<\/a>&nbsp;for cutting-edge courses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/blog\/online-professional-development\/#Udemy\">Udemy<\/a>&nbsp;for niche courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sample Topics Harrington Students Should Investigate:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 20px\">\n<li>Adobe Illustrator<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Premiere Pro&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Photoshop&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Database Training<\/li>\n<li>Digital Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Editing and Proofreading<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Event Planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 20px\">\n<li>Google Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Google Workplace&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Grant writing<\/li>\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Office 365<\/li>\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n<li>PowerBI&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Social Media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Professional Development<\/b> Organizations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<h4>Communications &amp; Public Relations<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaf.org\/\">American Advertising Federation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americancomm.org\/\">American Communication Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/\">American Marketing Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/womcom.org\/content.aspx?sl=1567768708\">Association for Women in Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalalliancepr.org\/\">Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iabc.com\/\">International Association of Business Communicators&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipra.org\/\">International Public Relations Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natcom.org\/\">National Communication Association&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nagc.com\/\">National Association of Government Communicators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prsa.org\/home\">Public Relations Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socialmediaassoc.com\/\">Social Media Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Journalism<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nab.org\/\">National Association of Broadcasters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsleaders.org\/\">News Leaders Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spj.org\/index.asp\">Society of Professional Journalists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iawrt.org\/\">The International Association of Women in Radio and Television<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabj.org\/default.aspx\">The National Association of Black Journalists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nahj.org\/\">The National Association of Hispanic Journalists<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<h4>Sports Media<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americansportscastersonline.com\/\">American Sportscasters Association&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalsportsmedia.org\/\">National Sports Media Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awsmonline.org\/\">The Association for Women in Sports Media<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Public and Professional Writing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amwa.org\/\">American Medical Writers Association&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publishers.org\/\">Association of American Publishers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awpwriter.org\/awp_conference\/\">Association of Writers and Writing Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grantprofessionals.org\/?\">Grant Professionals Associations<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwu.org\/\">National Writers Union<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwwg.org\/\">The International Women\u2019s Writing Guild<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<h4>Film\/Media<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theasc.com\/\">American Society of Cinematographers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ifp.org\/\">Independent Feature Project&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motionpictures.org\/\">Motion Picture Association of America&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theemmys.tv\/\">National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgaeast.org\/\">Writers Guild of America East<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wga.org\/\">Writers Guild of America West&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Alumni-Career-Advisors\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Searching for a Job\/Internship<\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p class=\"fullwidth\">In order to be competitive for the job market or graduate school, prior to graduation every student should complete a practical experience, such as an internship. There are many techniques for searching for an internship!&nbsp;Many of your questions regarding how to search for a job or internship can be answered by reviewing the module and videos below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1zjpYRpAODI-TltQ9g9app938fj9y-WjtyD7C7qfJQsw\/edit#slide=id.p\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Search Module<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Start Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1VTjYBFumP4#action=share\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Emailing Employers<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Watch Video<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O8C5o3EIFkk#action=share\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Unlisted Internships<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Watch Video<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Virtual-or-Remote-Internship-Quick-Tips-Sheet-FINAL.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Virtual\/Remote Internships<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1zjpYRpAODI-TltQ9g9app938fj9y-WjtyD7C7qfJQsw\/edit?slide=id.ge64a8a7fee_2_1078#slide=id.ge64a8a7fee_2_1078\" title=\"\">Job &amp; Internship Search Module<\/a><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Importance of LinkedIn as a Career Tool<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">LinkedIn is the world\u2019s largest online professional networking platform that features resources and benefits to support professionals in all career fields. It\u2019s important to build your LinkedIn profile now, start connecting with your peers and professional in your field(s) of interest, and conduct research for both internship\/job search and overall career development!<\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/LinkedIn-QTS-SU22.pdf\" title=\"\">LinkedIn Quick Tip Sheet<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Job and Internship Search Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to using <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/handshake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Handshake<\/a>, here are some industry-specific boards to also check out for opportunities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorkanajobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cision Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainmentcareers.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Entertainmentcareers.net<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Film &amp; TV (Mandy.com)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancewritinggigs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freelance Writing Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihirepublishing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iHirePublishing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinsports.com\/\">Jobs in Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.journalismjobs.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JournalismJobs.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.prsa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRSA Job Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.prnewsonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PR News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prcrossing.com\/jobs\/jobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PR Crossing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsmarketingnetwork.com\/careerservices\/#jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sports Marketing Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsvideo.org\/resources\/job-board\/\">Sports Video Group Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staffmeup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staff Me Up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamworkonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TeamWork Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvjobs.com\/index_a.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TV Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<section id=\"Academic-Credit-for-Internships\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Academic Credit for Internships<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 20px\">The majority of Harrington students are eligible to earn academic credit for your internship experience. Speak to your academic advisor or CES to determine if you are eligible for internship credit and if it fits your academic requirements. Below you will find more information relevant to your specific academic program, including sample student internship portfolios. The ITR Internship Program is offered through the Center for Career and Experiential Education. The first step is to contact your Career Education Specialist to learn more about the ITR Internship Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arts &amp; Sciences\/Harrington School Internship Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Internships are a great way to build experience and get a leg up on the job market. But many internship opportunities are unpaid, making them less accessible for many students. The Arts and Sciences\/Harrington School Internship Fund offers $1,000 stipends for undergraduates participating in an internship opportunity. The funding can help to cover costs associated with transportation, professional attire, and food at the job site. It can also help to offset the need to work a paying job during the internship period.<\/p>\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/artsci\/cas-internship-fund\/\" title=\"\">Application<\/a>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>Options for Academic Credit by Academic Program<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/communication-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Communication Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/film-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Film\/Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/multimedia-journalism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Multimedia Journalism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/public-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Relations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/sports-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sports Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/public-and-professional-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public and Professional Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<h2>Student Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample of what other Harrington students have done for their Internship for Academic Credit (through the ITR program) in the past. &nbsp;Learn more about how your fellow Harrington peer gained experience and credit at the same time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"roundimg wp-image-25704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Kelly-Falco-e1578502426207.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Kelly-Falco-e1578502426207.jpg 232w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Kelly-Falco-e1578502426207-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>My experience as an intern at Sullivan Custom planning in Providence, RI has been a great stepping stone into the professional world as I get ready to graduate this May. Not only has my experience at my internship been great, but the instruction and assignments provided through the ITR program at URI have been extremely helpful! By polishing my resume, LinkedIn profile, and creating a personal portfolio website to document my internship experience, I have many tools that will help me long after I graduate that I wouldn\u2018t have been able to get anywhere else.<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\"><em>Kelly Falco &#8211; Communications (2018)- Sullivan Custom Planning<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"roundimg wp-image-25707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Lianna-Blakeman-e1578504233856.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Lianna-Blakeman-e1578504233856.jpg 232w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Lianna-Blakeman-e1578504233856-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>While my internship at Quarto Group taught me a lot about the ins and outs of the publishing industry, I think the most important thing I learned came from trying to find my summer internship. I sent out maybe 30 e-mails to publishers around the Boston area, even if they weren\u2018t advertising for a summer intern, just on the off-chance that they might be hiring. Most of them I never received a response, until finally Quarto Group took a chance with me. This was the greatest thing that I learned during my summer at Quarto Group: perseverance and the simple reality that it may take more than a couple calls or e-mails to finally land that job or internship. I\u2018ll put my editing and management skills on my resume, but perseverance is what\u2018s going to help me get that first interview.<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\"><em>Lianna Blakeman &#8211; Writing &amp; Rhetoric 2018 Quarto Group Publishing<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"roundimg wp-image-25701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Jennifer-Horsfield-e1578504865756.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Jennifer-Horsfield-e1578504865756.jpg 232w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Jennifer-Horsfield-e1578504865756-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n<h6>I have learned that marketing for a hospital or any type of company takes a lot of creativity, hard work, and dedication. Those are things that you can only learn when you are in a hands on experience and not in class reading from a textbook.<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\"><em>Jennifer Horsfield &#8211; Communication Studies &#8211; Marketing and Communications Intern, South County Health<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"Alumni-Career-Advisors\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Resume &amp; Cover Letter<\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<h2>Resume<\/h2>\n<p>A resume should highlight the most important information relevant to a specific job or employer, which is why each resume you write will be different. In most cases, it\u2019s important to showcase your projects and experience that illustrate the practical application of the academic skill and knowledge you\u2019ve acquired here at URI and within your internships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1cLse8fVc3rqzgaW8LRsJtI_dD0Q1qIy7RGukt_xEbn0\/edit#slide=id.p\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Resume Module<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Start Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Resume-Writing-QTS-1.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Resume Guide<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Quick Tip Sheet<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Transferable-Skills-QTS.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Transferable Skills<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Quick Tip Sheet<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Sample Resume :<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 20px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/First_Second-Yr-Student-Resume-Harrington.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First- and Second-year student<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/COM-Resume-Sample.pdf\">Communication Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/PRS-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Relations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/FLM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Film\/Media<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 20px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/JOR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Journalism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/SPORTS-MEDIA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sport Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/WRT-Resume-Example.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional and Public Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/17PO0yE_vG4NmT0K4SbMneCptZM3y8PDLmX0wYDmE7O4\/edit#slide=id.p\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Module<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Start Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/CoverLetter.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Guide<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Quick Tip Sheet<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Example-HSCM-Cover-Letter.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Sample<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kseTbyFdNFU#action=share\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Video<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">WATCH<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Communication, Media &amp; Design Communication Studies | Film\/Media | Journalism| Public Relations | Sports Media | Professional and Public Writing What Can I Do With My Major? 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