About

Career Skills for the Next Four Years is the fourth in ISIG’s flagship Power of Storycraft series. This free forum will bring together Tufts alumni and other experts in nonfiction writing, journalism, audio and visual media, and communications to share insights on the skills students need to launch their careers as nonfiction storytellers.

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Program Highlights

The afternoon of panels, workshops, and mentoring opportunities is designed to provide practical skills and advice to undergraduate students of all majors and backgrounds who are exploring careers involving nonfiction writing, podcasting, or visual storytelling. At the end of the program, attendees and speakers will have opportunities to socialize and network.

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Sessions include:

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“My first job”

Moderated by Nina Joung, A18, audience engagement specialist.

Hear from recent graduates and hiring managers in media and communications, including Erika Chen, A22, Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Operations at Embrace Boston, and Ben Kesslen, A18, freelance journalist, about the skills that got them hired, what they’re learning now, and what they’re looking for when hiring entry-level employees and freelancers.

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How to craft stories that get noticed

Moderated by Elana Varon, J87, independent book coach, editor, and author.

What are the keys to stories that compel attention? Learn from professionals including Ruth Tam, A13, senior reporter at Cambridge Day and a former Nieman Fellow, and Arielle Galinsky, A24, CEO and Co-Founder of The Legacy Project, Inc., and your peers on how to make your work stand out in any medium.

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Keeping up with AI

Moderated by Elizabeth Moore, J87, deputy director, K-12 solutions, Gates Foundation.

Join a candid conversation about when, how, and whether to use AI for research and writing. Share your experiences and questions, and hear from professional storytellers about what they’re seeing and doing in their work today.

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Speed mentoring hour
Facilitated by Nicole Anderson, senior associate director, Tufts Career Center, this is a special networking session where you can get tips for having career conversations, then connect directly with Tufts alumni and our panelists in one-on-one or small-group sessions. Start building your network and get advice from successful Jumbos who are making their mark as nonfiction storytellers.

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Career café

Are you applying for internships or jobs in media and communications? Drop in anytime during the forum to get answers to your questions about resumes, applications, interviewing, and more.

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Meet the speakers
Grab a snack and mingle with the day’s speakers and other attendees.