Careers in: Visual & Media Arts

What key factors distinguish an Emerson College education? Project-based academic preparation, a strong intellectual background, participation in numerous co-curricular activities, and industry experience gained from internships and other employment opportunities. This is the kind of blend that will help you to stand out in the marketplace.

Employers also value the ability of Emerson graduates to communicate concepts and ideas. Our Career Services department helps you to develop these and other business skills through individual appointments, workshops, industry panels and visits, and other programs that bring the world of communications and the arts to the Emerson campus.

Our Visual & Media Arts program features tracks in Media Production and Media Studies as well as concentrations such as TV/video, audio, new media, and film. Equipped with the industry knowledge and skills to perform well on the job, graduates secure positions in all aspects of visual, media, and sound arts.

A Sampling of Jobs of Recent Graduates of Visual & Media Arts

• Production Coordinator at North Six in Los Angeles
• Writer, The Colbert Report
• Associate Producer, 360 KID
• Development Research, Scout Productions
• Production Assistant, Hallmark Channel
• Editor, Fox News Channel
• Production Assistant, Soup2Nuts
• Production Assistant, Hearst-Argyle WMUR-Ch 5
• Promotions, WFNX Radio
• Associate, Techfusion
• Editor, SCG Productions
• Editing Apprentice, Marz Associates
• Editor at Iron Past
• Film Production Manager, Austin Film Festival
• Production Manager, Hillstrom Entertainment
• Board Operator, Greater Media Radio Group
• Production, WXKS-FM/ KISS 108
• On-air/ Board Operator, Entercom
• Studio Manager, Departure Studios
• Audio Editor, freelance
• Production Director, WTIX-AM 690
• Assistant Audio Producer, CNET Networks
• Operations Manager, KWVS-FM
• Sound Designer, JerseyBred Productions
• Art Coordinator, Total Experience Records
• Assistant Editor, Banyan Productions
• Owner, Frogateur Productions
• Designer, Curious & Co.
• Business Owner, Emberwilde Productions
• Music Video Coordinator, Partizan Entertainment
• Producer, A Young Production Co.
• Production Assistant, Imagine Entertainment
• Production Assistant, Eyeboogie, Inc.
• Production Assistant, Joan of Arcadia
• Post Coordinator, Ellman Entertainment
• Production Assistant, World Wide Pants
• Assistant Editor, World of Wonder Productions
• Assistant, Agency for the Performing Arts
• Owner, Digital Development Communications
• Contract Production Associate, US Magazine, People Magazine, Parenting Magazine and Time
• Digital Archivist, Digital Domain
• Manager, Cape Cinema
• Web Writer, subterraboston.com
• Advertising Assistant, The Durango Herald
• Assistant, Fox Searchlight
• Media Consultant, Moftah Productions
• Production Assistant, Freelancer
• Visual Director, Earthquake Sound
• Assignment Desk Assistant, WCVB-TV Channel 5 Boston
• Municipal Producer, The Waltham Channel
• Greenroom Supervisor, WGBH
• Producer's Assistant, MAD TV
• Set Carpenter/Art Dept Assistant, Mindless Entertainment
• Casting Associate, Reality TV
• Assistant Editor, Swift River Productions
• Legal Assistant, MGM Studios
• Production Assistant, Warner Brothers
• Production Assistant, Bunim-Murray Productions