Use this space to get information and inspiration about visual art & design, public relations, graphic design, editing/publishing, writing, entertainment, tourism & culinary arts, media/comunications, and other creative fields.
Get Started in the Arts & Comunications Career Community
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Jimmy Levin
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Handshake
Handshake is the Career Center’s database of off- and on-campus jobs, internships, co-ops, and volunteer positions. Search on Handshake; Jobs -> Filter by Career Community Label.
Attend Career Programs
Register for Career Labs, career workshops and employer-led events. The Career Center offers many in-person and online educational events. Search for a schedule of upcoming events and Labs, on Handshake ; Events -> Upcoming Events -> Filter by Career Community Label.
Arts & Communications Positions in Handshake
EXPLORE: Occupations & Broad Interests
O*NET OnLine
O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Education, Training, and Library
Career Intelligence (Vault)
The SBU Career Center pays for a subscription to this online resource. Learn more about career advice, read career guides, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Media and Communication Occupations
Arts and Communications (Career Videos)
Buzzfile
BuzzFile is the most advanced company information database with advanced search and productivity tools that enable users to locate the exact businesses they are searching for. Access with your @stonybrook.edu email.
Assess Yourself
Career development is a self-initiated process. We use a 4-part model of career development to help you organize your career development planning activities.
Connect With Alumni
Learn From Alumni
Stony Brook University alumni can be found around the globe in all different industries! Learn more through Alumni Stories and by connecting with alumni on The Stony Brook Alumni LinkedIn.
The Stony Brook Alumni LinkedIn
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Employers Who Recruit at SBU
Sample Employers
Employers from across Long Island and around the globe recruit at SBU! Here is a sample list of employers that recruit at SBU:
- 21st Century Fox
- Altice USA
- Bloomsbury Publishing, Inc.
- Cengage
- Hachette Book Group USA
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Macmillan
- National Journalism Center
- News12
- Publishers Clearing House
Find Employers
Search for and learn about employers through Handshake!
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Student Experiential Highlights
Find out more about the great experiences students have taken part in through the featured student experiential highlights!
Clubs & Organizations
Here’s a list of all clubs and organizations
Sample list of clubs and organizations:
- Alpha Nu Zeta
- Asian American E-Zine
- China Blue
- SBU-TV
- Stony Brook Independent
- Stony Brook Press
- The Statesman
- WUSB
Professional Associations
Professional associations are like career-related clubs: organizations of people in particular careers, they often provide information about getting into and advancing in those careers, as well as job & internship listings and networking opportunities. Students are usually welcome!