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.
Upcoming Events and Employer Info Sessions!
- Pursing an MFA in Studio Arts without a BFA – Wednesday, April 19
- GroupM (Media, Marketing, and Advertising) Future Talent Info Session – Wednesday, April 19
- How to Have Difficult Conversations in the Workplace: JusTalks – Thursday, April 20
- How I got my first job in marketing– Friday, April 21
Learn more about media, marketing, advertising entry-level opportunities, and the summer internship program at GroupM on Wednesday, April 19!
This is a great opportunity for prospective candidates to learn more about our media, marketing, advertising entry-level opportunities, summer internship program, life at GroupM (i.e., benefits, org culture, engagement opportunities, and so forth) and an opportunity to ask our future talent recruitment team questions regarding the application process.
GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $50B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence, and m/SIX, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis. GroupM’s portfolio includes Data & Technology (Choreograph), Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates, and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business.
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Artist Talk with Omari Wiles Thursday, April 20
Come and listen to New York based Dancer and Choreographer Omari Wiles as he shares his Dance journey and experience in the Ballroom community. Wiles began his training in West African dance as a child and fell in love with other styles such as Hip-Hop, House, Modern, Jazz, and Vogue. Wiles has had the opportunity to collaborate with many artists. His choreography has been featured with Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, John Legend, Jidenna, and Rashaad Newsome, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and many more. Wiles also appeared with his house as a contestant on Legendary Season 2 on HBOMax. Wiles is now evolving his own style of dance with his company LES BALLET AFRIK, blending African, Vogue, Modern, and House as one.
Date: Thursday, April 20
Time: 5pm-6pm
Location: Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre
NBCU Weekly Rundown!
Video Interviewing Tips!
Dee Gilbert, Associate Director of Employer Development, recently shared some helpful information regarding virtual interviews.
In a recent YouTube Q&A, HireVue CEO & Chairman, Kevin Parker shares some top tips to help you prepare for an on-demand interview.
- Pick a quiet spot – we’ve seen some great interviews on mobile devices in the front seat of cars.
- Set aside enough time to do the interview. Most take 25-35 minutes.
- Research the job just like an in-person interview.
- Anticipate the questions – these aren’t top secret. Do your Googles.
- Use the STAR technique as a framework for answering behavioral questions. STAR stands for situation, task, action, result.
- Use notes – you don’t have to memorize everything or be sneaky with post-its.
- This isn’t a screen test or an attempt at a viral TikTok video. The content of your answers is the most important part of the process.
You can watch the recorded interview with Kevin Parker here.
-Click here to learn more about how to prepare for a HireVue Virtual interview. Neurodiverse candidates can find even more tips here.
-Click here to review our interview guide.
**Get involved with Oratory Now!
All Midd students can request FREE peer coaching for presentations, pitches, or interviews. Composing, revising, delivery – wherever you are in your process, you can request both video feedback and real-time coaching at go/speak/
History in Translation – Deadline date: April 20
History in Translation is an annual summer experiential learning program of the CCE. Students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational contexts gather as a cohort to explore an historical experience or event in service of present- day social justice – and the vision of an equitable and inclusive future.
The summer 2023 program will be a collaboration between CCE, the Middlebury School of Abenaki, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori Office, University of Waikato. This will be an affinity learning and engagement space with a focus on language reclamation and an exchange of Indigenous, First Nation, Native, American Indian, and Māori language, history and culture.
This will be a 17-day*, in-person program, taking place in the northeast region of the United States in early June, with some preliminary (remote) activities in April and May.
Tentative Program Schedule*:
April: pre-departure orientation (2 hours)
May: program planning and team building (2-4 hours)
June 3 – June 19: in-person programming (includes arrival and departure days)
* This is a tentative itinerary and timeline; subject to change.
Click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply before the April 20 deadline date.
Upcoming Events and Employer Info Sessions in handshake!
- Middlebury Institute of International Studies Info Session – Wednesday, April 12
- Game on! How to launch your career in the gaming industry– Friday, April 14
- Pursing an MFA in Studio Arts without a BFA – Wednesday, April 19
- GroupM (Media, Marketing, and Advertising) Future Talent Info Session – Wednesday, April 19
- How to Have Difficult Conversations in the Workplace: JusTalks – Thursday, April 20
- How I got my first job in marketing– Friday, April 21
PAID Big Loud Records Music Industry internship opportunity – Deadline date: Sunday, April 16
Big Loud Records is accepting applications for its paid summer internship program in Nashville, TN beginning June 13, 2023 across the following departments:
- A&R
- Marketing
- Digital
- Creative/Graphic Design
- Publicity
- Radio Promotion
- Insights/Analytics
Big Loud Records’ head-turning success story began in 2015 when their debut artist Chris Lane’s debut single “Fix” soared to #1 at country airplay. Now counting 25 billion global streams, 16 #1 U.S. airplay, 20 #1 Canadian airplay hits, and 66 RIAA gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications, the Big Loud Records roster is home to Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jake Owen, ERNEST, Lauren Alaina, MacKenzie Porter, Larry Fleet, HIXTAPE, Charles Wesley Godwin, Ben Burgess, Griffen Palmer, Jake Worthington, Stephen Wilson Jr, and strategic partners Local Hay (Dallas Smith, Shawn Austin), Songs & Daughters (Hailey Whitters, Lauren Watkins), Big Loud Rock (Jagwar Twin, Letdown, Blame My Youth, Levi Evans, Yam Haus), and Back Blocks Music (Lily Rose, Ashley Cooke) Big Loud Records was honored as the #1 Billboard Hot Country Songs label in 2021 + 2022, the 2022 MusicRow Label Group of the Year, and was once again named Platinum Label at the 2023 CRS/Country Aircheck Awards.
*If you decide to apply, please review our resume guide/cover letter guide and resume templates.
*Also, please see one of our peer career advisors to review your application materials. You do not need to schedule an appointment. Click here for their schedule.
*Follow the instructions in handshake to apply to this amazing opportunity! In addition, please email Career Advisor Alicia Gomez (agomez@middlebury.edu) and inform her you applied to this internship.
Entertainment Lawyer Adam Weissman will field questions about music licensing, trademarking, copywriting, contracts, and more on Monday, April 17
Adam Weissman is a media and entertainment lawyer and the founder of the NY-based firm, Weissman Law. Representing clients in digital media, film production, content creation and influencer spaces, photography, art, design, independent film, and other areas of traditional entertainment.
Date: Monday, April 17
Time: 3pm-4pm
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