Arts, Entertainment, & Media

Explore job listings in this industry to learn more about the types of careers available, possible job titles, and the skills, education, and experience required to enter related fields you may be interested in.

Here are some industry career websites & professional association job boards to get you started:

• Adweek Jobs
• The Art Career Project
• Creative Hotlist
• American Dance Guild
• American Marketing Association
• Entertainment Careers
• Playbill
• Journalism Jobs

You can also search for the job titles you discovered in you research, on the major job boards like Indeed or Glassdoor. Visit our Search Online page to learn more.

Visit our events page for events that are “Discovery” themed. These events are low pressure, casual, and meant to help students get insight into a specific field or industry.

EWU’s librarians welcome questions from students and are eager to help you. Call or email with your questions, or stop by the Library and ask if they are available.

• Library Career Resources Page
• IBISWorld: Industry-based Research

Become engaged with related student clubs, on-campus organizations and their activities:

• Northwest Boulevard Undergraduate Literary Magazine
• Visual Communication and Design Club
• Eagle Sound Productions
• EWU Downtown Student Gallery
• EWU Public Relations Student Society of America
• The Easterner

Visit our events page for events that are “Connect” themed. These events include connecting with employers in the area to learn more about their professions, organizations, and/or available job and internship opportunities. Expect a higher level of preparation including wearing business professional or business casual attire and practicing professionalism. Learn about professional etiquette.

Sample Connect Events:

• Career Fairs
• Professional Power Hours

If you plan on working while taking classes, some on-campus opportunities may involve activities and skills related to this industry. All on-campus jobs and on-campus internships are listed on Handshake. Visit the Student Employment page to get started.

Ask people that work in the industry if they are willing to answer some questions about their job and experiences. Not sure what questions to ask? Check out our Informational Interview tips.

Ask to follow someone in the industry for a few hours to learn more about what it’s like to spend a day in their job. Need help setting this up? Make an appointment with a career advisor.

Give back to the community while gaining insight and experience. You can find volunteer opportunities through:

• EWU Community Engagement
• Spokane United Way
• Get Lit! Literary Festival
• Spark Central
• Spokane Arts

If you plan on working while taking classes, look for part-time jobs that have industry related activities and skills. View our Jobs and Internships page for information about job searching.

Sample organizations:

• KREM2 News
• Northern Quest Casino
• IdahoSports.com
• Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
• Genesis Marketing
• EWU Marketing and Communications Department

All majors are required to complete a variety of different classes in humanities and fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences to graduate. Use this opportunity to be curious and try classes in different areas to learn more about what you are and are not interested in.

Another course to try is CRSV 210: Career Development. In this two credit class, Career Services staff will engage you in examining your personal career interests in and outside of the classroom.