On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Center for Career Education (CCE) invited undergraduate students and recent alumni interested in careers in arts, sports, and entertainment to participate in the Spring 2024 Arts and Entertainment Industry Showcase.
Representatives from Endeavor – WME, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), and Studio Institute spoke about their organizations and opportunities. After the employers’ introductions, students were given the opportunity to connect with employers during an open networking session.
Endeavor – WME
From the vanguard beginnings of the William Morris Agency to the advent of modern-day sports marketing by IMG to the bold formation of Endeavor, Endeavor and its clients have been a force of innovation across entertainment, sports, and fashion for over a century. We have helped our clients thrive in the face of disruption while setting trends in talent representation, marketing, and sponsorship; inspiring industry change in events and licensing; and helping reshape the digital landscape. As technology further shifts the balance of power in media and puts more power in the hands of the creator, Endeavor is uniquely positioned at the nexus of entertainment, sports, and fashion to create powerful opportunities for our clients and partners across the globe. Stay up to date on opportunities on LionSHARE.
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
NYFA was established in 1971 as an independent nonprofit organization that serves as a resource and job board for individual artists throughout New York State. Since then, we have extended our programs and services throughout the United States and internationally and expanded our scope to serve additional members of the arts community. Visit LionSHARE to view their Employer page and the Jobs board on their website to stay up to date on job and internship opportunities.
Studio Institute
For 40 years, Studio in a School has worked with professional artists to teach visual arts to hundreds of thousands of New York City children in under-served public schools, daycare centers, and community-based organizations. Studio in a School offers quality art workshops where children explore their creativity and learn the joys and benefits of making art. In 2016 the Studio in a School Association, Inc. launched the Studio Institute. Informed by Studio’s 40 years of experience in the NYC Schools, the Institute shares program designs, develops curriculum resources, implements systemic professional development initiatives, expands teen and college student programs, conducts arts education research, and nationally disseminates Studio’s programs. Stay up to date on opportunities on LionSHARE.
Studio Institute was excited to share their paid summer arts internship program. These internships run for nine weeks and are designed for currently enrolled sophomores, juniors, and seniors with expected family contributions up to $6,250. Arts interns may work in areas like archives, collections and exhibitions research, collections registration, conservation, development, editorial and publications, graphic design, marketing and membership, and more! For more information, including job descriptions, eligibility, and application requirements, see Studio Institute’s website.
Key Takeaways
- The arts and entertainment industries offer a diverse range of roles in various types of organizations across major cities in the U.S. and internationally.
- There are opportunities for students of all class years to gain experience. It’s helpful to check out both LionSHARE and individual organizations’ websites to see the full range of opportunities and resources available.
- Tailor your application materials to a specific position based on both the research you have done about the industry and organization and your review of the relevant skills mentioned in the position description.
- Unlike other industries, having years of experience isn’t necessary to enter into careers in the Arts & Entertainment space. What is most important is having interest, passion for the industry and a willingness to learn.
