School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Fall 2024 Advertising, Communications & Media Career Fair

Tuesday, October 29 | 4–6:30 p.m. | Gordon Dining and Event Center (Concerto/Overture Rooms, 2nd Floor)

Join us October 29 for our annual Advertising, Communications & Media Career Fair. Network with many local, regional and national companies that are looking to hire talented communicators like you. See below for a list of employers attending the Fair.

Register today

Career Fair Tip Sheet

For Employers

Recruit the best young talent for your organization! Our career fair will give you the opportunity to meet current undergraduate and graduate students who plan on graduating in December, as well as those interested in an internship or job for the spring or summer. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with our students as you develop your hiring plans. Hundreds of students attend the fair, giving you easy access to potential hires who learn the latest trends and tools in our courses and embrace the Wisconsin work ethic.

Reserve your booth today

If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to let our students know of any opportunities your company has in the Google Form linked below, and we will distribute these details to them virtually.

Can’t Attend in Person? Let Students Know of Opportunities Here

Employers

American Family Insurance

American Family Insurance is a Fortune 250 insurance company based in Madison, WI. It has 12,000 employees and drives more than $17 billion in revenue. Primarily a property and casualty insurer, American Family has multiple subsidiaries and sells products to customers in all 50 states.

  • Positions available: Content & Design Specialist; communications specialist (internal communications); communications specialist (media relations/PR); associate media producer

Aquent

We are a global talent placement agency, with a focus on creative and advertising roles

Land’s End

Lands’ End is a classic American lifestyle brand with a passion for quality, legendary service & real value. We’ve pioneered the creation of beautiful clothing and footwear for all the family.

  • Positions available: digital marketing, e-commerce, graphic design internships

LaunchPad Career Consulting

LaunchPad aims to equip college students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to successfully secure their first non-technical job. We offer one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, job search strategies, soft skills training, and networking guidance.

  • Not looking to hire, they’re going to be at the fair to offer students career advice.

Mad City Windows & Baths

Mad City Windows and Baths (division of Renuity) is one of the leading remodeling companies in the Midwest with a WINNING mentality, doubling our volume and expanding our network year over year! We provide opportunity for all of our employees in every corner of our business. 80% of our current leaders began their careers in entry-level or inside sales positions!

  • Positions available: Entry-Level Sales, Appointment Setter, Customer Service Representative, Part-Time Telemarketer, Scheduling Coordinator

Madison Public Schools Foundation

High-quality public education should open up possibilities to all students. That’s why we work on behalf of the Madison Metropolitan School District and its teachers. We’re here to ensure our schools continue to progress through new programs and experiences that create an equitable, promising future for our students and the community.

  • Positions available: Marketing

Madison Reading Project

Madison Reading Project is a Dane County based nonprofit providing free literacy resources to children, educators, and families. Visit our website: madisonreadingproject.com. Or visit us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/madison-reading-project.

  • Positions available: Donor Stewardship, READ(y) to Wear internship, Volunteer Management, Journalism internship

Medica

Medica is a nonprofit health plan headquartered in Minnesota. The company serves communities by providing health care coverage and related services in the employer, individual, Medicaid and Medicare markets. It operates in Minnesota, Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

  • Positions available: Communications Specialist

The Evoke Agency

The Evoke Agency is a four-time Inc 500/Inc 5000 recipient with expertise in social media (organic + paid) content development and management as well as influencer and public relations for lifestyle, beauty, hospitality and wellness brands and services.

  • Positions available: Account Services (Account Coordinator, Assistant Account Executive, Account Executive, etc), Public Relations (Account Coordinator, Account Executive), Creative Strategy (Coordinator, Assistant Strategist), Videography, Photography, Graphic Design, Traffic

United Way of Dane County

United Way of Dane County (UWDC; Our Mission is to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives. Our Vision for the future is to be a catalyst for inclusion & systemic change to address the needs of our community.

  • Positions available: We do not regularly have positions available. Vacancies occur as individuals leave.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Strategic Communication

The Office of Strategic Communication connects the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and works to advance and protect the university’s global reputation. It is a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced, inclusive workplace. As the central communications and marketing arm for UW–Madison, we support leadership’s top priorities and produce high-visibility, award-winning work. If you share a passion for the university’s mission to improve people’s lives, you’ll feel at home — and fulfilled — here.

  • Positions available: Editing, Copywriting, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Project Managers, Social Media, Designers, Web Developers, Science Writers, Photographers, Videographers, Marketing Communications

UW Health

UW Health is the academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. UW Health serves more than 800,000 patients each year in the Upper Midwest and beyond with more than 1,800 employed physicians and over 24,000 employees at six hospitals and more than 90 primary and specialty outpatient locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.

  • Positions available: Marketing Strategist, Communications Strategist, Media Relations Strategist

Wisconsin Athletics

Wisconsin Athletics provides student-athletes with opportunities to excel, and thereby advance their athletic, academic, and social development.

  • Positions available: Brand Communications Intern, Photography Interns, Graphic Design Intern

Wisconsin Department of Administration

The Department of Administration is the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin. We help the Office of the Governor with the biennial state budget, provide centralized purchasing and financial management for state agencies, and work with the 11 federally recognized Native Nations in Wisconsin on gaming, coastal programs, and other key areas. Our mission is to provide effective and efficient services at the best value to government agencies and the public.

  • Positions available: Communications Specialist, Internships

Wisconsin in Washington

The Wisconsin in Washington program integrates academics with an internship to equip UW-Madison students of all majors with the knowledge and professional skills to excel in a globally connected workforce. Students intern 30+ hours per week while completing coursework designed to enhance their internship experience, including lectures from experts and visits to major institutions.

  • Positions available: Internships located in Washington, DC in a variety of industries, including Voice of America, NBC News, ROKK Solutions, Cornerstone Government Affairs, and Congressional Press