UMBC Department of Media & Communication Studies
UMBC major sheet for Media & Communications Studies
What Can I Do With My Major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Communication Studies
Electronic Media/Broadcasting
Public Relations
Marketing
Advertising
Cinema Studies
Journalism
Professional Associations
American Advertising Federation
American Society of Journalists & Authors
Council of Public Relations Firms
Public Relations Student Society of America
National Association of Broadcasters
Institute for Global Communications
International Communication Association
Educational Book & Media Association
Association of American Publishers
Association of Directory of Publishers
News Media Alliance
Independent Book Publishers Association
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network
Association for Women in Communications
Additional Research Tools
Explore typical job titles for your major and use them for further career research on Vault and O*Net. Visit the website for related professional associations for industry information and professional development. Browsing through job postings while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry and taking note of the required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at UMBC.
Internships/Research/Co-ops
Department Liaison for Internships & Employment: Marykate Conroy
Gaining real-world experience through internships, research, or a co-op experience is one of the best ways to make yourself a competitive candidate for full-time jobs and graduate school after graduation. Learn more about how to get started, finding opportunities, and the application process on our website.
The Internship Success Practicum is a free, zero-credit, pass/fail course for students participating in an applied learning experience. You will receive professional development to help you excel at your site as well as a transcript notation and possible academic credit.
Sample Internship/Research/Co-op Sites for Media & Communications:
- Profiles, Inc.
- Vectorworks
- Mindgrub Technologies, LLC
- Maryland Public Television
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find opportunities to conduct research in your industry, both on campus and at local organizations.
Career Resources
Communication Arts
Magazine Publishers of America
TV News Database
The Email Experience Council
Career in Journalism: American Society of Newspaper Editors
Film and TV Production Resources
TV Jobs
Publishers Weekly
Break into a career in public relations
Telecommunications Virtual Library
National Newspaper Publishing Association
AnalystJobs.com
Speech Communication Association – Undergraduate Student Organizations
Media Bistro
Learn from Alumni
Join Retrievers Connect, an online networking platform just for the UMBC community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Participate in groups and discussions to gain insight into industry trends. Learn about job and internship options.
You can also explore profiles of UMBC students and alumni on LinkedIn.
On-Campus Organizations
- Digital Stories Working Group
- Filmmakers Anonymous
- New Media Studio
- Photography Club
- WMBC
Service Learning and Volunteering
The Shriver Center provides opportunities to address social challenges through applied learning. These applied learning experiences can boost your resume and help you build marketable skills. These introductory opportunities are great for freshman and sophomores and can help confirm career choice.
Additional Employers and Jobs by Major
Employers in Maryland by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
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