Master of Arts in Media and Strategic Communication

Join us on April 2 at 6:30 pm in Calvin University's Bytwerk Theater for — Communication Best Practices: AI — a discussion with industry pros. We'll talk about: -How the communication industry is using AI -How aspiring communication professionals can plan to use AI at work -What skills are important for using AI in communication -Best practices / do's and don'ts for using AI in the workplace -How proper AI usage makes you a more marketable professional -Ethically utilizing AI

Congrats to Calvin Master of Arts in Media and Strategic Communication student Isabella Gable on her first public speaking engagement, sharing her story of athletic success and mental health management with Detroit All-Stars Aquatics.

Meet our 'Communication Best Practices: AI' panelists CRAIG MATTSON Professor of Communication + Arthur DeKruyter Chair in Faith & Communication, Calvin University Author: Digital Overwhelm Newsletter & Podcast: The Mode Switch Q: What is one piece of advice you have for aspiring or ‘up and coming’ communication professionals? A: Stay human. And what's the best way to do that? Keep a close eye on where you're spending attention. Learn more about how to 'stay human' while embracing AI at our panel discussion on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm in Calvin's Bytwerk Theater. We hope to see you there!

Meet our 'Communication Best Practices: AI' panelists RICH EVENHOUSE Calvin Alum Co-Founder & President, Next Creative Co. - Holland & Grand Rapids, MI Q: What is one piece of advice you have for aspiring or ‘up and coming’ communication professionals? A: Work to build real relationships. Your talent is important, but genuine connections and trust can get you places skills alone can't. Learn more about the intersection of interpersonal relationships and AI at our panel discussion on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm in Calvin's Bytwerk Theater. We hope to see you there!

One of the most common things that we hear from our MMSC candidates is that they're excited about a career in communication, but they're not sure about exactly what that career is yet. Many enter the program interested in advertising, public relations, journalism or content development, but hesitant to make a commitment to one specific field. We think of the MMSC program as a 'strength finder.' Through the students hands-on work with industry professionals, we help students to identify their natural talents and couple those God-given skills and abilities with career paths that enable them to thrive.

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Grand Rapids Community Foundation - a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources in Kent County - is hiring a Strategic Communications Specialist & Strategic Communications Assistant. Find full details in the link below! https://lnkd.in/dw6F9Pt

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Hannah Biddlecome, a 2024 Master of Media and Strategic Communication graduate, recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime filming trip to Uganda, where she enjoyed getting to know a local crew while taking in a lot of stunning scenery.? ? “I absolutely love that my work allows me the opportunity to experience new places and cultures while spreading the gospel through visual media,” she said. ? ? Hannah is a project coordinator at Grooters Productions in Holland. She said her job is different every day, but mainly involves communicating with clients, sending project approvals back and forth, working on set running a slate, or assisting in many different aspects of filming.? ? She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in film and media production in 2022, then finished her master’s degree in 2024.? ? While pursuing her master’s, she got experience in storytelling by working with Calvin’s Skylight Media Agency. She also got experience as an intern for the Kalamazoo Growlers, where she was a camera director. Leading the fully operational camera crew in a fast-paced sports environment solidified her to desire to continue that work in the future in any way she could, she said.? ? “Whether it’s sports, dramatic films, or advertising, I know I want to spend my days in the middle of a team working hard to create something awesome for the screen,” she said.? ? She said her education at Calvin helped show her how fluid and diverse her line of work can be, and continuing on in the master’s program after finishing her bachelor’s degree helped her stretch her creative potential. ? ? “The professors also allowed me to mold the curriculum to best fit my wants and needs in the professional field. I’m very grateful for how they facilitated my accomplishments both in and out of the classroom,” she said.?

Are you passionate about crafting compelling stories and driving engagement through media and social channels? The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is seeking a?Marketing Communications Specialist?to join their team.