Make It In Media

News is everywhere now. People are getting information from TV, websites, radio and podcasts, newsletters, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and even group chats. And with information moving so fast, journalism — the skilled work of gathering facts, understanding what things mean, and explaining why they are important — is more essential than ever. We need people who can report, fact-check, ask the hard...

Whether you’re a writer, designer, editor, producer, or content creator, freelancing enables you to choose your projects, move at your own pace, and build a career that can feel more flexible, more creative, and more personal to you. But it also means pitching yourself, managing your time, finding clients, building relationships, knowing your value, staying organized, and learning how to treat you...

We all have those movies or TV shows that stay with us. Maybe it’s a storyline or the characters. Maybe it’s the way a scene is shot, the setting, the music, the casting, or just the feeling you get when everything comes together perfectly. None of that happens by accident. Every shot, every location, every performance, every creative choice has people behind it. Directors, producers, filmmakers,...

When people think of media careers, they think of the obvious jobs: reporter, actor, editor, singer, or influencer. But the media industry is way bigger than that! There are people building campaigns behind the scenes, people turning internet culture into their careers—people whose jobs literally didn't exist 10 years ago. And sometimes the thing you're naturally good at already points toward a ca...

Starting a career in media can feel exciting, confusing, and overwhelming all at once. There are so many directions you can go, from journalism and production to social media, live events, marketing, tech, and beyond. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to have your entire career figured out right now. You just need to start making intentional moves. In the Season 2 premiere of Make It in Media,...

In this final episode of Make It in Media Season 1, host Cami Brango answers a listener question from Zaria that so many early-career creatives are asking: How do you become a leader in media when you’re just starting out? The answer, woven throughout this episode, is clear — leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts with how you show up. Through powerful clips and real-world insight from l...

You landed the interview — now what? In Episode 5 of Make it in Media , host Cami Brango walks you through how to show up confident, prepared, and memorable when it matters most. This episode breaks down what hiring managers are actually looking for once you’re in the room. From arriving on time and listening with intention to telling your story clearly and using your social media and creative pro...

If you know exactly what you want to do in media, congratulations. You are already a step ahead. But if you are still figuring it out, if you know you want in but are unsure where to begin, here's another episode is for you. In Part 2 of Where Do I Start? , host Camila Brango continues the conversation about finding your entry point into the media industry by showing how passion and profession can...

Landing your first job or internship in media can feel like a full-time job on its own. Endless applications, “entry-level” roles asking for years of experience, and the pressure to have a perfect résumé can make the process exhausting. In Episode 3 of Make it in Media , host Camila Brango , Director of Community at the Center for Communication, breaks down what actually works when it comes to get...

Networking is a core part of building a media career, but for many people it can feel awkward, overwhelming, or completely out of reach. In Episode 2 of Make it in Media , host Camila Brango digs into what it really looks like to move forward in this industry when you are not the loudest person in the room. This episode is for the quiet creatives, the deep thinkers, the observers, and anyone who h...

Starting a career in media can feel overwhelming, with options ranging from journalism and production to social media, live events, and tech. But here’s the truth: to get in the door, you need to pick a focus. In the very first episode of Make it in Media, host Camila Brango, Director of Community at the Center for Communication, keeps it real with insider advice and stories from industry pros who...