Resume Tips for the Media Industry
  • When composing a resume for a media or production opportunity, the content of your resume is far more important than the format you use.
  • In the education section of your resume, list relevant coursework (i.e. courses that demonstrate use of writing and research skills and/or a passion for the arts).
  • Write clear, descriptive bullet points that demonstrate your previous experience and skills you have developed.
  • Highlight specific software and/or tools you have used.
  • It is critical to include links to your previous work. Prospective employers want to see examples of what you have done. These links in your resume can separate you from other applicants.
  • If you are showcasing work from only one previous experience, you can include your examples within the description for that specific job.
  • If you have created a portfolio to highlight examples from multiple work experiences, it is best to include the portfolio hyperlink in your resume header. 
  • When creating a portfolio, there are many platforms to choose from. Select the platform that best suits your needs. One popular option in the media industry is Vimeo. 
“While resume formats and experiences may differ, from a hiring perspective, [here are] three things I look for:A demonstrated interest in storytelling: do you have a reel, clips, photo exhibits, etc.?What’s the last process you learned (bonus points if it’s something you sought out on your own)?Have you done something in your life that reflects intellectual curiosity (traveled, become expert in a subject etc.)?”-Jim Thompson, Producer, NBC Sports

Below are some examples for displaying relevant work experiences: 

Example Displaying Links to Your Work

Entercom: CBS Sports Radio and New York’s WFAN Sports Radio             June – July 2022

Digital Content Intern

  • Assisted the Digital Content team with writing articles, blog posts, and other projects related to on-air content
  • Wrote opinion pieces focused on current events in the sports world
  • Work samples: https://bit.ly/2OPwFdV, https://bit.ly/2Dc8oIH

Additional Examples

NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, PA                                            June  ‒ Aug 2021

Video Intern 

  • Edited and assisted in remote shoots for The 700 Level Show and Philly Sports Talk 
  • Produced and edited Eagles, 76ers, Flyers, Phillies, Union, and press conference highlights using Avid/Adobe After Effects 
  • Utilized Adobe After Effects to animate text banners for mobile videos
  • Featured on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s website and social media accounts 

SPORTS XTRA, Chapel Hill, NC                                                               Dec.  2019 ‒ May 2020

Producer/Reporter 

  • Filmed and edited video packages for air using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition 
  • Managed the teleprompter and cameras 
  • Interviewed varsity Tar Heel athletes and recorded sports games

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York, NY                                   Summer 2019                                                 Intern, General Production and Social Media 

  • Researched and brainstormed new segment ideas, tested new games, completed runs, coordinated free ticket contests. 
  • Created and posted social media content for The Tonight Show including GIFs, highlights, memes, captions, and graphics. 
  • Managed show’s Tumblr and GIPHY accounts. 
  • Created an organized system to compare data, including Nielsen and demographic samples, for The Tonight Show in relation to other late-night shows.

For other general resume tips from the Center for Career Design, see our full length resume guide, and our standard resume template. For customized help creating or editing your resume, log into Handshake and schedule a private appointment with a career coach.