Entertainment

Today's entertainment industry includes everything from the large scale productions of the Hollywood studio system, to the independent work being done within smaller markets, to the new media offerings adapting at the fringe of established distribution channels. A lot of attention and publicity is given to the “above the line” careers such as directing, producing, writing, and acting, but just as many career opportunities are available within support industries like post-production, entertainment law, talent representation, public relations and marketing, and social media. The industry is ever evolving in relation to the use of new technologies and business practices, and though it can include an outlet for artistic creativity and expression, it can at times require a good deal of business acumen and entrepreneurship.

Things to Consider

Though the entertainment industry incorporates a diverse number of disciplines, it is also interrelated in terms of the professional communities that work together to create, manage, support, and advertise large scale projects as well as independent media production. Networking is key within this industry, as well as staying knowledgeable and up to date with current productions and trends. Many entertainment career paths require a willingness to start in an introductory position and build the relationships that will be necessary to advance your career.

Remote Internships with NBCUniversal

Want to intern at NBCUniversal this Fall/Academic Year but can’t make it to NYC regularly? No worries, they have plenty of remote internship opportunities available!

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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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Derek I. Webster Senior Associate Director for Creative Careers
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Job Opening : Associate in Community Health, Climate Change & Neighborhood Design

This position is slated to begin as early as June 1st or as soon as possible…

The Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, Yale School of Public Health, and the Yale Urban Design Workshop, Yale School of Architecture, seek applications for …

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YALE INNOVATION SUMMIT 2023

May 31 – June 1, 2023

Connecticut’s biggest entrepreneurship event, convening innovators, investors, and industry for panels, speakers, and networking in the arts, biotech, climate, health, and tech.

Expanding Impact: Arts, Biotech, Climate, Health, Technology
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AI Resume Review and Mock Interviews: Big Interview

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a term you may have heard of, and if not, you will soon.

Through the Big Interview AI Resume Review, students can upload their draft resume and a job description and receive an ATS review, …

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