What Is Entertainment Law?

Companies, creative artists, and others who work in the entertainment industry — such as film, television, music, and publishing — use entertainment law services to protect their interests. 

Entertainment law is a dynamic field with a broad scope of work incorporating negotiating, …

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I’m a University Recruiter at UNIQLO. Here’s What I Look For

Michelle Le has worked for UNIQLO for four years and is currently a university recruiter. Known for its simple, high-quality, everyday clothing designed with life’s needs in mind, UNIQLO is a global clothing apparel brand originally founded in Japan. The …

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A Day in the Life: Book Marketing Manager

Name: Bryan Christian
Title: Marketing Manager
Company: Simon & Schuster (New York, NY) (a division of Viacom)
Age: 35

Education: B.A. in History from Blackburn College

Professional History
After college, I had several jobs from working at a law firm …

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Can My Creative Industry Resume Be More Imaginative?

There’s a time and a place when it comes to creativity in the job application process.

One of those places, for example, is your resume – especially if you work (or are seeking work) in a creative industry like media, …

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4 Music Careers for Non-Musicians

When you think about careers in music, you likely think about musicians. However, there are many music careers that don't require mastery of a musical instrument. So, if you love music and want to build a career in or around …

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A Day in the Life: Video Game Lead Animator

Jonathan Cooper is Lead Animator. He’s been doing animation for more than a decade. Originally from Scotland, he holds a Bachelor’s in Design in Animation, but says that “no qualifications are really needed” to break into the industry—”just a really …

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Cover Letter Tips for Creative Careers

Good advice– on anything these days– is hard to find. But in no area is it so woefully inadequate as cover letters for creative professionals looking to thrive in creative careers. 

What’s so wrong with cover letter advice for creatives? In general, …

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A Day in the Life: Public Relations Assistant

7:00 AM: I “officially” start my work day at 9, but I always grab my phone as soon as I get up—to check e-mail, voice messages, Twitter, Facebook, etc., and our intranet, to make sure I'm on top of whatever's …

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What Is a UX Designer?

UX designers are behind-the-scenes magicians who make our experiences on websites or apps easier, more efficient, and even fun. Through research, testing, and design skills, they imagine and re-imagine websites and apps to match what users are looking for. So, …

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5 Mistakes Holding You Back from Landing a Creative Job

People often envision the life of a creative like this: First you put your blood, sweat, and tears into building up a portfolio of work. Then you struggle endlessly to find a job, let alone one that pays enough to …

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