Industry Newsletter
a Cohen Career Center publication
Hello Again!
I know the semester is winding down towards finals, but please don't forget about your career aspirations. This issue includes a magazine internship and several events you should check out. Details and other goodies below.
Cheers,
Anna
Anna Umbreit, M.S., NCC
I’ve advised thousands of students on careers in the arts, media/communication, and entertainment. My own creative endeavors include creative writing, film, dance, museums, and fashion design. You can schedule a time to meet with me by either calling 757-221-3231 or stopping by the Cohen Career Center's front desk.
Email: acumbreit@wm.edu
Website: mycareer.wm.edu
Location: 180 Stadium Drive, Williamsburg, VA, United States
Phone: 757-221-3231
Twitter: @acreativelife
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Don't Miss It! (Upcoming Events)
Forum: Engaging with Media as Citizen Scholars
In an era where multiple forms of media are a part of our daily life, how do we critically consume media as citizen scholars and how do we effectively respond to media as citizen scholars? Open to any major. Suggested attire is business casual. Attendees do not need to commit to the entire event.
Speakers will include:
Paula Reid, CBS News
Brian Mahoney, Politico
Greg Schneider, Washington Post
Sponsored by the William & Mary Washington Center and the Flat Hat
RSVP to Liz Gentry at megentry@wm.edu
Friday, Apr 8, 2016, 01:00 PM
Sadler Center, Tidewater Room A
Creative Careers Meetup: How to Go the Movies & Watch TV & Get Paid for It
Critic and pop culture writer Jen Chaney, a W&M alum, will talk about what it's like to be a journalist who covers film and television. She'll explain how she got into the field, what kind of job opportunities exist and why it actually is hard (but fun!) to go see Marvel movies and watch Downton Abbey for a living.
Please RSVP on TribeCareers.
Thursday, Apr 14, 2016, 12:30 PM
Cohen Career Center, Stadium Drive, Williamsburg, VA, United States
Featured Internships & Jobs
Harper’s Bazaar is looking for fashion features interns for the 2016 Summer semester (May/June-August). Duties include researching fashion stories, communicating with PR contacts, transcribing interviews, pitching story ideas, and generally supporting the Features staff. Internship will be in NYC.
- Requirements: The ideal candidate is organized and proactive, works well independently, feels comfortable working under the pressure of deadlines, and is knowledgeable about fashion and culture. Interns work 4-5 days a week and must receive college credit for this internship.
- To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Ms. Romy Oltuski, Associate Features Editor at roltuski@hearst.com.
No really, what can *I* do to help YOU?
Be Inspired!
Have you seen the amazing series of videos produced by the American Theatre Wing? The videos showcase the people, processes, and venues involved in making theatre. The one linked below, part of the "Under Construction" series, features Andrew Ondrejcak, a writer, director, and designer of performances, theater, opera and fashion shows. Ondrejcak discusses the collaborative process of birthing his new work, ELIJAH GREEN, which premiered at The Kitchen in March 2016.
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Creative Careers Newsletter, Issue 4: April 8, 2016