Beardsley Hall: Swarthmore’s One-Stop-Tech-Spot!

Beardsley Hall is one of Swarthmore’s many academic buildings, housing the Art and Art History Departments and lots of our IT-related offices! The bottom floor of this building has some of the coolest rooms on all of our campus, at …

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From Sketches to Screenwriting: A Q&A with Feature Film Makers (and Swarthmore alums!) Marina & Nicco

Marina Tempelsman and Niccolo Aeed met in Elizabeth Stevens’s Intro to Acting class at Swarthmore in 2006. A few weeks later they joined the sketch comedy group Boy Meets Tractor, and they’ve been writing together ever since.

Starting with sketch …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Editing

I grew up near a small bookstore that always stocks at least two or three times as many books as what reasonably fits in the space. So they stack all the overflow in front of the shelves, two or three …

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What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider

Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …

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Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career in Media

After spending my entire career in media, in companies as varied as MTV, Condé Nast, SundanceTV, and Discovery, I am often asked to give advice on how to get into the media business. It usually comes from a passionate, wide-eyed …

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Vault Career Guide to Market Research, Third Edition
Vault Career Guide to Media and Entertainment, Third Edition
Vault Career Guide to Advertising, Fourth Edition
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The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Advertising Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

Taught by Troika Design Group
Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…

Creative Inspirations: Richard Koci Hernandez, Multimedia Journalist

Taught by Richard Koci Hernandez
This installment in the lynda.com Creative Inspirations documentary series features Richard “Koci” Hernandez, a national Emmy® award-winning video and multimedia…

Contracting for Creatives

Taught by Seth C. Polansky
Media and entertainment companies spend billions of dollars every year on creative talent. In this course—specifically designed for creatives—professor, contract…

The Data Science of Media and Entertainment with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
Music, theater, dance, and film may not seem like data-driven businesses, but they can benefit from data science just as…

DIY Filmmaking Tips Weekly

Taught by Ash Blodgett
Do you have big filmmaking dreams but lack the Hollywood budget? By diving into the world of DIY filmmaking, you…

Remote Interviewing Techniques for Creative Jobs

Taught by Chris Nodder
You’ve lined up a remote interview for an exciting creative role. Now what? In this course, Chris Nodder helps you…

Developing Your Authentic Self to Ignite Change

Taught by genConnectU
Did you know you have a superpower? People have the power and ability to change the world. In this course,…

Creating a Video Resume

Taught by Madeline Mann
Next time you’re looking to capture the attention of a company you want to work for, consider creating a video…

Content Marketing: Distribution Strategy

Taught by Ross Simmonds
Creating and executing on a strong content marketing strategy is critical in today’s multichannel landscape. In this course, instructor Ross…

Digital Marketing Foundations

Taught by Brad Batesole
Learn how to promote your brand or business effectively online and develop a targeted marketing strategy that engages potential customers…

Cross-Cultural Communication Nano Tips with Jessica Chen

Taught by Jessica Chen
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where a new generation of LinkedIn Learning instructors deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds.…

LinkedIn for Veterans and the Military Community

Taught by Cory Boatwright
LinkedIn supports you and military community professionals in their post-service careers by connecting you to opportunities, enhancing your skill set,…

How to Lead, Hire, and Get Ahead with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor

Taught by LinkedIn News
Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall for a conversation between two business magnates? Here’s your chance…

Malcolm Gladwell on How to Build Influence to Drive Forward Great Ideas

Taught by LinkedIn News
Influence has always shaped our world, but the way we build it has evolved dramatically in recent years. So how…

UX Foundations: Style Guides and Design Systems

Taught by Chris Nodder
A style guide is the document that sets the tone for how your organization communicates and how it designs its…

Swarthmore & External Resources

Alumni Connections

  • Senior technical product manager Amazon
Meet Mariam
  • Image / Art Direction Christian Dior Couture
Meet Renan
  • Producer American Museum of Natural History
Meet Kate
  • Speechwriter 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
Meet Patrick
  • Staff Writer Sciworthy
Meet Ben

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.