Digital Media and Communications
Our digitally-connected world relies on professionals versed in information and communications technologies that effectively transmit ideas and messages to audiences. Wheaton’s digital media and communications major, offered by the Department of Film and New Media Studies, will equip you with an in-depth understanding of our dynamic universe of modern media. A degree will position you to pursue a wide range of careers relating to media content creation and analysis; media industries, platforms and technologies; and media audiences. Whether your interest is primarily in social media or streaming content, journalism or advertising, or some other aspect of media and communications, you will take courses from a range of disciplinary perspectives and acquire knowledge, skills and competencies crucial for success in the field.
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Alumni in Digital Media and Communications
Wheaton alumni are well-represented across the realm of digital communications. A sample of positions held by our graduates:
Digital Communications Manager
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
Director, Digital Marketing
Columbia Records
New York, NY
Talent Acquisition Specialist Operations
ESPN
Bristol, CT
Production Assistant
HBO Latino and MAX Latino at HBO
New York, NY
Communications Director
International Community Justice Association
Columbus, OH
Digital Marketing Specialist
Kate’s Real Food
Jackson, WY
Social Media Coordinator
The Maine Magazine
Portland, ME
Creative Director, Content
Modus
New York, NY
Social Media Specialist
Nestlé Nespresso SA
Remote
Assistant Director of Publicity
Penguin Random House
New York, NY
Senior SEO Manager
Penn Foster
Boston, MA
Director of Communications
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix, AZ
Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
The Salvation Army of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Director of Digital Marketing and Omnichannel Experience
SABON NYC
New York, NY
WheaGo Global
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