Derek I. Webster

Director of Common Good & Creative Careers

After studying film and literature at Yale, Derek spent a decade in Los Angeles as a literary manager and script consultant. He now organizes and expands the university’s Common Good & Creative Careers resources. Derek works with students to explore CGCC interests; which can include pursuing recruited or external job searches; reviewing submission and pitch materials; improving networking approaches; and helping Yalies to navigate the . Also a graduate of the Fairfield Creative Writing MFA program, when not adventuring with his wife and precious/precocious children, Derek is prone to the occasional burst of fiction, both literary and genre: ivanhope.com/writing.

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Arts Apprenticeship w/ writer/artist Annie Lanzillotto

This opportunity has been pre-vetted as a Yale Arts Apprenticeship with potential funding through the Summer Experience Award (SEA). Students on financial aid at Yale can find more about this funding opportunity at ocs.yale.edu/sea.

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NBCUniversal – Global Platform Partnerships (for graduating seniors & recent alums)

Platform Distribution and Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal’s media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company’s multi-billion-dollar linear and streaming services portfolio to pay-tv providers, NBC broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands. …

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Yale in Hollywood partner: Internship w/ Film/TV Writer & Creator, Aaron Cooley

Aaron Cooley ’98, an accomplished Film/TV writer and creator, is seeking a motivated part-time intern with a passion for pursuing a career in film and television. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a creative professional in the film and television industry, …

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Creative Careers

Creative Careers span multiple industries that share elements such as non-traditional hiring patterns, a heavy reliance on networking and relationship building, an association with creative practice or discipline, and a variety of freelance or entrepreneurial potentials.

Our Common Good & …

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13 New Companies to Explore on The Muse

Here at The Muse, we’re committed to helping job seekers make career moves that align with their unique goals and needs. That’s why we’re always sharing new companies (with all their available openings)—including this fresh list of employers.

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Craft & Career – Mina Kimes, YC ’07, writer, producer, on-air sports analyst – Part 1 & 2

A far ranging talk with writer, producer, and on-air ESPN sports analyst, Mina Kimes ’07.

More info on Mina Kimes:

https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/mina-kimes/

http://twitter.com/MinaKimes

https://www.youtube.com/@minakimes

https://www.instagram.com/mina_kimes/

The Mina Kimes Show: https://tr.ee/H0-aQTe7Hc 

OCS Craft & Career Podcast (full episode list)https://ocs.yale.edu/podcast

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Craft & Career – Zina Ellis, YC ’15, actor, performer, educator – Parts 1 & 2

The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.

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Craft & Career – Asher Young ’17, artist, designer, producer, Challenge Your Imagination – Parts 1 & 2

The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.
 

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Craft & Career – Rob Ronan ’99, content designer and UX writer for Reality Labs at Meta – Part 1 & 2

The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.

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Craft & Career – Lisa Kereszi, MFA ’00, photographer, Yale School of Art faculty & Director of Undergraduate Studies – Part 1 & 2

The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.

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