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Career Services
63 South Main Street, 2nd Floor
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 646-2215
Fax: (603) 646-1360
E-mail: Career Services

 

 

Career Field: Communications


Nature of Work

Career Information

  • Center for Communication: Top professionals giving "HOW TO BREAK IN" advice for TV, Film, Journalism, Publishing, Public Relations/Publicity, Advertising, Marketing, Music, Theatre, Graphic Design. Also provides students with on-site visits to a variety of media companies throughout New York City.
  • Magazine Publishers of America: Updates on trends and topics in consumer magazine industry.
  • Advertising Educational Foundation: Insider views on the advertising world. Career advice from experts. Distinctions between account management, creative, media, market research and interactive marketing.
  • Bookjobs.com – Types of Publishing Jobs: Describes various careers and departments in the book industry.
  • Public Relations Careers: Includes starting a career in PR, trends and qualifications.
  • Marketing Research Association: Career Center includes a guide to marketing & opinion research, companies, how to enter the industry, education and training, jobs and internships.
  • Dow Jones Newspaper Fund: Includes a career guide, database of journalism schools, job postings and internships.

Communications Alumni Stories


Employment Opportunities

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations

Film/Radio/TV

Writing/Publishing/Journalism


Education & Training

Professional Associations

 Program Information


Resources

  • Dartmouth Alumni in Media & Entertainment: Profiles of over 600 alumni in film, TV, theatre, news & documentaries and music. Source for career exploration, networking and mentorship.
  • LitMatch: Database of literary agencies. Search by city or state.
  • Science Writing: Tips for Beginners.
  • Newslink: Extensive index of U.S. & international newspaper, magazine, TV, radio and other media organizations. Can search by geographic location and subject type.
  • Poynter Online Resource Center: Comprehensive site covering news sites, journalism organizations, schools & centers, industry and career ‘tip sheets’, news/journalism resources and publications.

Communications Bibliography: A Sampling of Books in the Resource Library

NOTE: Italicized titles can be borrowed and are located in the Baker Library Project Room in the Reserve Corridor.  Click here for a complete list of books on reserve.

  • Broadcasting Realities: Real-life issues and insights for broadcast journalists, aspiring journalists and broadcasters.
  • Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types
  • Career Opportunities for Writers: Detailed job profiles in publishing, communications, academic and nonprofit institutions, government, media, advertising, & the arts.
  • Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations: Includes detailed position descriptions, salaries, special skills & requirements.
  • Career Opportunities in Publishing
  • Careers in Journalism: Valuable career strategies designed to help set goals, discover elusive opportunities, prepare for and execute a successful job search.
  • Careers in Magazine Publishing: Covers editorial, circulation, advertising and production and how they interact with each other.
  • Careers in Marketing: Covers market research, product development, advertising and sales promotion, public relations, retail, marketing management, consulting, and sales.
  • Event Planning Careers
  • International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses
  • Internships with American Advertising Agencies
  • The Script is Finished, Now What Do I Do?

Last Updated: 9/4/09