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If you’re interested in any creative industry, the Entertainment, Media & Arts community is for you! This can be anything from graphic design to poetry, comedy to athletics, performance to production, and visual media to journalism, just to name a few.

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Film Isn’t Just a Fantasy: Two Alumni Explore How Cinematic Arts Prepared them for a Career in Hollywood

Film isn’t just a fantasy land. That’s the lesson Kaya Caouki learned through his experience in the Cinematic Arts program at Duke. Every semester, students take Cinematic Arts courses, eager to learn and grow in their film interests. What begins for many students as curiosity is increasingly becoming a first or second major, a minor and even a path to successful careers in film and television.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Stop Setting Long Term Goals…

More great advice from #1 New York Times bestselling author (7 books) Daniel Pink

Stop setting long term goals. Do the “zig-zag method” instead…

Everything you’ve been told about long-term goals is wrong.
The most successful people don’t follow a …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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United Nations Development Programme Internships

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🖥️ Remote & On-Site Opportunities Worldwide

Are you a student or recent graduate passionate about sustainable development, climate action, gender equality, or global governance?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering paid internships that …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Limitless Lens: Future Filmmaker Reaped the Benefits at Duke

Cate Knothe openly admits she applied to Duke on a whim. As a high school senior who was focused on Northeast schools, she felt a need to broaden her horizons a bit — a common theme repeated throughout her four years at Duke.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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How to Find Your Life’s Purpose

Posted on LinkedIn by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink

60% of young adults say their lives lack purpose.
If you’re feeling lost, you’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.

Here are 7 smarter, brutally honest questions …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Top Marketing, Advertising, & Design Agencies

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Equity in Entertainment | UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE)

The Hollywood Diversity Report series of now bi-annual reports has transferred to the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment …

Meet Creative Industry Helpful Humans at Duke and Beyond

“Helpful Humans” is a listing of Duke staff, faculty, and alumni to help you navigate your interest in creative industries. …

Exploring Creative Industries Across Campus

This abbreviated list of on and off campus creative industry opportunities is brought to you in partnership with DEMAN (Duke …

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