Center for Careers & Internships

A networking event to get to know these professionals and ask questions over light snacks and beverages. • Richard Coolidge ’87 - News • Gretchen Eisele ’90 - Television • Jackie Hurwitz ’07 - Film • Patch Culbertson ’08.5 - Music • Emmanuelle Saliba ’11.5 – News/Social Media

When it comes to the media & entertainment field, there is a broad variety of ways to pursue your interests and find outlets for your abilities; very much aligned with a liberal arts education. What are the different elements of the business, what are the trends shaping the industry, and what do they mean for future roles in the business? Hear from a panel of Middlebury alumni with a variety of backgrounds who now have careers across a wide spectrum within the industry.

How do series and specials get made? What kinds of jobs exist in that world, what skills are necessary to get them, and who are the big employers? Gretchen Eisele, ’90 will describe the landscape of television production, the difference between scripted and unscripted, live and taped programming. She will explain the process of how shows get developed and commissioned, and break down what the different jobs that exist. Finally, she will teach students about the process of making television - from creating a vision, to shooting in the field, writing and editing a project.

Jackie Hurwitz ’07, Associate Producer will take you through the pitch process to see what it entails and will also speak about the emerging arena of Virtual Reality in film.

Seniors, don’t just sit around getting nervous about your upcoming consulting case interviews – prepare for them in the best possible way by scheduling a mock interview with a professional from a top consulting firm. All professionals once sat where you’re sitting now. Each time slot is a private, one-on-one 30 minute session (approximately 20 minutes of interviewing and 10 minutes of feedback). Professional interview attire recommended. Please sign into MOJO to reserve your Mock Interview with the Middlebury Consulting Professional Network.

How do 22-year-old analysts end up sitting across from CEOs of billion dollar corporations, confidently advising them on dynamic, technologically-sophisticated markets? Under the guidance of experts, these analysts investigate complex markets where just figuring out what the customer actually wants can be as challenging as closing a sale and even changes in diplomatic relations can create and limit opportunities for business.

Consultants are problem solvers, innovators, teachers, lawyers, advisors, designers, artists. Consultants practice these talents and skills in a wide array of disciplines and sectors, including: business, government, NGOs, international development, social sector, education, legal, the environment, and the list goes on. When it comes to consulting, there is a broad variety of ways to pursue your interests and find outlets for your abilities; very much aligned with a liberal arts education.

Meet the professionals from the UpNext Program at this informal event. All UpNext Program professional participants will attend. Refreshments will be served. (Sponsored by the Center for Careers & Internships)

This informal lunch is the perfect opportunity to get to know the UpNext professionals. Lunch will be provided. RSVP REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 16. Email cci@middlebury.edu with “RSVP UpNext Saturday Lunch“ in the subject line. (Sponsored by the Center for Careers & Internships)

If you are interested in a career in media & entertainment, don’t miss this chance to get valuable feedback on your resume from Middlebury alumni currently in the industry. Resume reviews are private, conversations and around 20 minutes in length. Appointment required. Reserve your spot today on MOJO. https://middleburycollege-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=emplo…

Resume Review (Television) Richard Coolidge ’87 Senior Producer, PBS NewsHour