Welcome to External Programs, Internships & Career Services
External Programs, Internships, & Career Services (EPICS) provides personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and opportunities for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students to explore their career interests and develop meaningful connections with alumni and industry professionals as they prepare for life beyond Northwestern.
How do we do this?
- We demystify industries and career paths
- We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence
- We program events and create content that foster a collaborative environment for students to explore potential lifelong interests ranging from creative fields to health professions
Upcoming Events
- Oct152024
SoC | EPICS: Industry Connect: Marketing, Advertising, & PR
6:00 PM
601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208Join alumni & professionals from the marketing, advertising, and public relations industry for a night of networking and industry insights. During the event, you will have the opportunity to connect with each of the guests in small groups to learn about their experience and hear advice on getting started in the marketing, advertising, and public relations industry.
Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.
Industry Professionals in attendance will be:
Ashley Falcon | Program Manager at Meta
Margauz Pepper | SVP, Strategic Planning at Weber Shandwick
Scotty Stieber | Account Supervisor, Corporate Reputation at Praytell
More guests to be announced!The event is open to all SoC students! Hosted by EPICS.
- Oct172024
SoC | EPICS: Industry Days @ Chicago International Film Festival
5:00 PM
EPICS is pleased to partner once again with the Chicago International Film Festival by offering a limited number of complimentary passes to all aspects of the 2024 edition of INDUSTRY DAYS at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival. Industry Days runs from October 17-20 in downtown Chicago. The primary day for Northwestern student attendance is Friday, October 18.
Industry Days is the Chicago International Film Festival’s hub for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and be inspired. Meet with executives, agents, and producers in the Decision-Maker Roundtables, informative panel conversations, master classes, networking events, and more.
Please note that the Industry Days Passes DO NOT include access to any Festival Screenings, only to Industry Days programming. If schedules allow, Northwestern students who attend Industry Days may have the opportunity to connect with the festival organizers and staff between panels and presentations.
More information and schedule can be found at: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/festival/industry-days/
Since its inception, Industry Days has hosted an impressive lineup of film executives, entertainment professionals, and major talents, including Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen, Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan; Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard; producers Dede Gardner, Ted Hope, Gigi Pritzker, James D. Stern, and MACRO CEO Charles D. King; and veteran distribution executives Michael Barker, Richard Lorber, and Tom Quinn. Representatives from the following companies have attended panels and talks: Cinetic Media, CAA, Gravitas Ventures, IFC Films, Kartemquin Films, Kickstarter, Icarus Films, Magnolia Pictures, MPI Media, Music Box Films, Netflix, Neon, The Orchard, Oscilloscope Laboratories, Preferred Content, the United Talent Agency, and William Morris Endeavor.
Open to all SoC students
- Oct212024
SoC | EPICS: Your Career Materials
2:00 PM
1877 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208Do you already have a great creative resume, but are wondering how to tailor your experience to a new role? Are you wondering what the difference is between a resume and CV? Wondering what other materials you need for your career?
Bring your current resume or start fresh with a blank page. EPICS will walk you through best practices for standing out in a hiring pool and editing your resume to your desired industry.
In this workshop, we will breakout into groups where you’ll polish or create your resume. At the end of the working session, you'll be armed with the tools and knowledge to continue tailoring your career materials for success in your job search.
Open to all SoC graduate students enrolled in the following programs: MA in Sound Arts and Industries, MFA in Documentary Media, MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage
MS in Communication, MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises.
Handshake
EPICS is integrated with Handshake, Northwestern’s central career services hub. Through this platform, students can access job and internship opportunities, schedule career appointments with EPICS staff, and stay updated on career events and workshops—all to support your career planning and job search.