With a range of industries incorporating the written, performing, visual, and digital arts, this community provides the opportunity to pursue numerous creative and expressive careers. There is truly a direction for any personality, and lots of room to move between industries, build new skill-sets, and communicate your interests to a broader audience.
The following are commonly chosen majors, though any Willamette major can prepare you for a career in this community.
News Media, Art Galleries, Publishing Companies, Film/TV studios, Podcasts/radio, Classrooms/Education, Corporate Business, Non-Profits, Higher Education
Select a marker on the map to learn about specific internships Willamette students have pursued.
Career Development can support students seeking academic credit for internships. In order to earn internship credit, students must be enrolled in our Internship for Academic credit course.
Individualized career advising helps WU students achieve goals throughout their college careers.
Major: Civic Communication Media
Minor: Arts, Technology & Multimedia
Job: Social Media Manager for Dartmouth College
Job Description: Plans, creates, and schedules content for the college's main social media platforms while actively engaging with the digital community. Collaborates with the digital engagement team to develop Dartmouth’s online presence.
“Communication and media skills are valuable in every field. No matter your interests, a strong foundation in communication will set you up for success on a variety of career paths, and also provide flexibility to explore and change directions.”