Claremont McKenna College Career Services Center
Resources for Media/Entertainment
Online Resources
Vault.com (Career Service Center Website>Links>VAULT> password: Claremont)
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For an overall summary of the entertainment industry go to Industry Research> Broadcast and
Entertainment
For company information, go to Companies> Broadcast and Entertainment, New Media, or
Publishing
Career Guides: Career Guide to Book Publishing; Career Guide to Agents and Audition Tapes
Relevant Vault Guides:
Vault Career Guide to Journalism & Information Media
Vault Career Guide to Media and Entertainment
Vault Guide to Screenwriting Careers
Vault Guide to the Top Internet Industry Employers
Vault Guide to the Top Media & Entertainment Employers
U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics
(http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos093.htm)
 Provides information compiled by the US Department of Labor regarding the nature of work
involved as an actor, director or producer, the training and qualifications needed, as well as
average earnings and links to other media organizations’ websites.
Avalanche of Jobs for Writers, Editors, Copywriters
(http://www.sunoasis.com)
 Provides information on how to find writing jobs. Search for current job postings.
National Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcast Career Center
(http://www.nab.org/bcc)
 Job postings – Job descriptions – Upcoming events pertinent to the broadcasting industry
Showbiz Jobs
(http://www.showbizjobs.com)
 This site is similar to monstertrak.com but specifically directed to people interested in show
business jobs.
Entertainment Search Engine
(http://www.showbizdata.com)
 Provides the latest news about the entertainment industry. Browse current job postings.
Variety.com
(http://www.variety.com)
 Online entertainment industry's most complete source for breaking news and expert analysis.
International Film and TV Production Directory
(http://www.mandy.com)
 Find film and TV jobs all over the globe.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
(http://www.oscars.org/)
 Provides the latest news on motion picture arts and sciences
The Write Jobs
(http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs/jobs.htm)
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Journalism, Media, Publishing, Technical and Medical Writing Jobs
Publishers Weekly
(http://www.publishersweekly.com)
 International news source for book publishing and book selling.
Newspaper Jobs
(http://www.freep.com/legacy/jobspage/)
 A resource for finding newspaper related jobs.
Current Jobs in Writing, Editing & Communications
(http://graduatejobs.com/wec.htm)
 Lists entry-level or early career job vacancies in a broad range of communications fields
Ed2010
(http://www.ed2010.com/)
 Magazine job and internships listings
 A helpful blog about the magazine industry
Career Center Resources
Online Alumni Career Contacts Database
https://webapps.cmc.edu/alumni-career/login.php (same username and password as for email)
Entertainment:
Film/Television
Internet
Music Business
Performing Arts
Radio
Theater
Video Games
Law:
Entertainment
Media:
General
Internet
Journalism, General
Magazine Journalism
Newspaper Journalism
Publishing
TV & Radio Journalism
Professors
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Audrey Bilger ~ Roberts South 219
Robert Faggen ~ Roberts South 220
James Morrison ~ Roberts South 214
Although these professors are not involved in the entertainment industry, they might be able to
point you towards other resources
Talk to Pitzer professors in the media department, as well!
Additional tips:
The key to breaking into the entertainment industry is in making connections with people already there.
Sometimes it is necessary to start at the very bottom, and slowly work your way to the top. Don’t lose
hope! Check out websites of universities that have big cinema or communications departments such as
USC, UCLA or NYU. Good luck! 