CCI Career Paths

Media, Entertainment, and Communication Student Trek to New York City – Thursday, June 8


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Please join us for the Media, Entertainment, and Communications Student Trek to New York City on Thursday, June 8, 2023. We are planning a productive day where students will learn about the various industries, entry-level job roles, career paths, and get the opportunity to network with professionals.

We will visit the NYC offices for Liverpool Football Club, Edelman Global Communications firm, and Sony Music Entertainment. We will end our day at the Sony Music reception where students will network with alumni working in media, entertainment, and communications.

Register for the event by uploading your resume. You will need to register for this event to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Gomez at agomez@middlebury.edu.

Click here to register in handshake for this event!

Netflix Animation – Early Creatives Program for Storyboarding – 2023 – Deadline date: Friday, May 12


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The Early Creatives Program for Storyboarding is a full-time, 12-week paid opportunity for emerging storyboard artists to join Netflix’s Feature Animation team as a Story Apprentice. 

In this new Early Creative Program, you’ll be mentored by an Artist lead in an intensive 12-week curriculum focused on further developing storyboarding skills for feature productions. Throughout the program, you’ll participate in artist-led classes, build invaluable relationships, and gain insights into our studio culture.

If you are ready to work hard, be open to feedback, and make the most out of an opportunity like this, we invite you to apply.

PROGRAM TIMELINE: 

Mid-August 2023 – November 2023

(Approximately 12 weeks with the potential to extend beyond this timeframe)

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: to be considered, portfolios should include the following:

  • Must be over 18 years of age to participate.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship (both during and upon completion of the program).
  • Early career artists with less than 3 years of professional animation experience. 
  • Must have an online portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of visual storytelling through storyboards. (See the submission material and portfolio guidelines section for more details on what to submit.)
  • Must be available to work full-time during the program timeline.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS:

  • Storyboards should be formatted in a slideshow format so that they can be clicked through board-by-board or a  sequence of panels in a pdf format.
  • Animatics or short films will be accepted but should not be your only example. Boards are still required!
  • Storyboards that demonstrate solid narrative storytelling. Sequences should have a clear beginning, middle, and ending and a strong understanding of emotional character acting and entertainment value.
  • Strong understanding of cinematic staging and cutting. A range of story sequences showcasing a variety of genres and emotions (e.g. comedy, action, adventure, suspense, drama, musical).
  • Strong gestural drawings (the ability to draw very loosely and roughly yet with clarity in character appeal and acting)
  • Character moments, comics, observational sketches, life, and/or animal drawings.
  • Links to your website or other social media to supplemental work that demonstrates your craft.
  • Don’t forget to include your password if you have one set up to access materials on your portfolio.

For more information, please visit our Netflix Animation Early Career Site and click here for additional information.

Journalism Students: Apply to The New York Times Corps


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The New York Times Corps is a remote talent-pipeline program for college students interested in journalism to receive career guidance from New York Times journalists over a multiyear period. The application period runs through June 14, 2023. ​​

Students who will be attending two- or four-year colleges in the U.S. and who will be members of classes of 2025, 2026 or 2027 are eligible for the program. It is slated to begin in late summer 2023.

The program is specifically seeking undergraduates from underrepresented groups, such as students of color and/or students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants who are accepted into the program will speak with Times advisers several times a year. Guest speakers and skill-building opportunities will be part of the experience. The length of the program depends on when a student is accepted, but ends upon undergraduate college graduation.

The Times Corps is a talent-pipeline program, not a job, and Corps members are not paid employees of The Times.

Click here to learn more and follow the instructions to apply.

*Please email Alicia Gomez (agomez@middlebury.edu) before you apply.

Internships and Jobs! Apply now!


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  • Please review our resume and cover letter guide here.
  • Click here for our resume templates.
  • Before you submit your application, please have one of our peer career advisors review your application materials. You do not need to schedule an appointment. Click here for the schedule.
Click here for a list of Internship and Job Opportunities in Arts, Media, and Communications
Click to review various other opportunities in the Communications field

Bilingual Case Manager Job opportunity – Deadline date: Monday, May 8


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About the organization: Compass Family Services is a 100+ year old nonprofit working on the front lines of San Francisco’s homeless crisis. We provide families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with comprehensive support to address immediate needs and ensure long-term success.

About the team: Compass Clara House is a transitional housing program for families who have experienced homelessness. The families at Clara House each have their own apartment on-site, and have access to childcare, case management, and other support to help them move towards self-sufficiency.

Salary: $28-$30 per hour based on experience, education, and languages spoken

Schedule: Monday – Friday, primarily during standard business hours

Location: 111 Page Street, San Francisco

Organizational Core Competencies: Accountable I Adaptable I Client-centered I Collaborative I Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging I Resourceful

What the Bilingual Case Manager does:

The Bilingual Case Manager provides comprehensive support to residents of Compass Clara House. This may include helping families to secure permanent housing, enroll in training or education, find a job, build parenting skills, or address substance abuse and physical and mental health challenges. The Case Manager works closely with the other members of the Clara House team to ensure that all families are supported in reaching their goals.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Develop positive relationships with families that foster connection, support, and trust.
  • Partner with families to develop short and long-range goals which include a pathway to permanent, stable housing.
  • Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and informed and appropriate referrals to services offered both within Compass and externally.
  • Assist with the intake interview of prospective residents.
  • Participate in and provide interpretation during Community Meetings, Parent Groups, Housing Application Workshops, Self-Care Workshops, and other community events.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and promptly enter case notes in Salesforce database.
  • Support the Clara House team with childcare and after-school care when needed.

The Bilingual Case Manager should have these skills:

  • Spanish fluency required.
  • Relevant experience in social services setting, including counseling and crisis intervention.
  • Ability to assess and de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
  • Understanding of challenges facing homeless families
  • Understanding of trauma informed care.
  • Knowledge of Bay Area housing and social service resources
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Experience with Salesforce is a plus!

Location and Covid safety:

  • Work location: 111 Page Street, San Francisco
  • Covid vaccination required for all staff
  • Covid precautions in the workplace: required masking, air filtration, sanitizing

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary range: $28 – $30 per hour depending on experience.
  • Paid time off: 19 days of vacation your first year, 24 in your second. Also paid holidays, sick time, time off for education, family leave.
  • Insurance: health, dental and vision insurance are fully covered by Compass for employees and dependent children.
  • Retirement: after one year of work, Compass contributes an amount equal to 5% of your salary into a retirement account; this vests during years 2-5.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity and to chat with the recruiter!

*Please email Alicia Gomez (agomez@middlebury.edu) before you apply to this opportunity.

Do you want to network with Midd alumni working in Arts, Media, and Communications?


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Seeking a group of students to interview alumni working in Arts, Media, and Communications to learn about various career paths, desired skills for entry-level positions, internships/jobs, and much more! Based on your career interests, students would interview alumni via a zoom/phone call and email. Please contact Alicia Gomez at agomez@middlebury.edu if you would like to participate.

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