School-Specific Resources

A

• • Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • www.afpnet.org
• Tags: Career Development, Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  The Association of Fundraising Professionals, the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising, offers professional development opportunities, including training courses and web conferences as well as an online job bank.

• • AU Business Cards for Students
  • delonglithoau.com
• Tags: Job Searching, Kogod School of Business, Networking, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences

  This is an easy and affordable source of business cards for AU students. Students can order business cards for a reduced price.

B

• • Black EOE Journal
  • www.blackeoejournal.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Diversity, Job Searching, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Networking

  The Black BOE Journal is America's leading African-American business and career magazine. The magazine's website includes employment opportunities, career training programs, and entrepreneurship resources.

D

• • Docs in Progress
  • docsinprogress.org
• Tags: Fellowship, Film, Media, Networking, School of Communication, Career Development

  Docs in Progress is a nonprofit organization that gives individuals the tools to tell stories through documentary films and to educate, inspire, and transform the way people view their world. The organization's website includes information about fellowships, funding, and classes, and provides opportunities for filmmakers to screen their work for criticism and feedback.

I

• • International Special Events Society
  • www.ises.com
• Tags: Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  International Special Events Society is a member organization of special events industry professionals. The site offers a career center, professional development opportunities, and information on becoming a certified special events professional.

M

• • Media Bistro
  • www.mediabistro.com
• Tags: Career Development, Entertainment, Interactive Journalism, Internship, Job Searching, Journalism, Networking, School of Communication

  This website has community information and media news for media professionals.  It contains career-building courses, job listings, forum for freelancers, and entries on conferences and other events.

N

• • National Association of Black Journalists
  • www.nabj.org
• Tags: Diversity, Job Searching, Journalism, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The association provides opportunities and resources for journalists, students, and professionals. For students, there are scholarship programs, internship programs, projects, multimedia courses, journalism training, and a career mentoring program. The association also offers career assistance.

• • New York Women in Film and Television
  • www.nywift.org
• Tags: Career Development, Film, Internship, Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication

  NYWFT is a professional membership organization dedicated to supporting women in film, television, and digital media. The organization provides links to industry services, a job board, and networking opportunities.

T

• • Television, Internet and Video Association of DC
  • www.tivadc.org
• Tags: Film, Film Production, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication, Washington DC

  The Television, Internet and Video Association of DC is a membership organization offering career opportunities, new-industry technology seminars, educational outreach, and mentoring for members of the media production community.

W

• • Washington Media Scholars Foundation
  • mediascholars.org
• Tags: Networking, Public Relations, School of Communication, Washington DC, Media

  Based “Inside the Beltway”, the non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)3, Washington Media Scholars Foundation provides the opportunity for college students to gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising field, and to meet — and potentially work for — leaders in the media industry.

• • Women in Film and Video
  • www.wifv.org
• Tags: Film, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication, Washington DC

  WIFV of Washington, DC is dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in film, video, multimedia, and related disciplines. Includes networking events and a job board for members.