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Empowering SoC students to unlock their potential in the communication and creative industries.

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?

  1. We demystify industries and career paths
  2. We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence 
  3. 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
  • Feb
    18
    2026

    SoC I EPICS: Life After NU - The Business of Beauty & Fashion Communication

    5:00 PM

    Curious about careers at the intersection of communication and style? Connect with Northwestern alumni forging careers in brand storytelling, digital strategy, and the evolving landscape of communication in beauty and fashion.

  • Feb
    23
    2026

    SoC I EPICS: Beyond The Stage - Unscripted Career Paths In Theatre

    12:00 PM

    Join us for a virtual Alumni Career Conversation featuring four Northwestern alumni working across different areas of the theatre industry: Ryan Garson, Janie Dickerson, Dylan Pager, and moderated by Laura Matalon.

    Theatre careers rarely follow a single script. In this conversation, our alumni guests will share insights into the wide range of opportunities that exist beyond traditional expectations of “working in theatre,” from creative leadership to producing, management, and hybrid roles.

    Building on the SoC Board of Advisors mentorship work and the theme of “A Year of Building Northwestern Connections,” this session will explore how alumni leveraged mentorship, and Northwestern networks to navigate uncertainty, pivot when needed, and define success on their own terms. Students will gain practical advice on career exploration, skill-building, and how to cultivate lasting connections beyond graduation.

  • Feb
    24
    2026

    SoC I EPICS: Q&A With Larkin Brown

    12:30 PM

    2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

    Have lunch with Larkin Brown, Northwestern alumni and Sr. Director of Research at Pinterest. Hear about Larkin’s work in product research, user experience and design, and fashion across many forms of media and tech. 

    This event is co-hosted by EPICS and the Department of Communication Studies.

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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.

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