{"id":9327,"date":"2025-05-14T19:16:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T19:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/?page_id=9327"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:28:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The CIE program helps <strong>Undergraduate Film &amp; Media Studies<\/strong> majors build real-world skills, gain exclusive access to internships, and confidently launch careers in media, communications, marketing, journalism, design, and production.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9520\" src=\"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9522\" src=\"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CIE-Badge-Album-Cover-1-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Our Goal<\/strong>: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Help you land paid internships now and secure full-time jobs after graduation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Who can join?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a <strong>selective program<\/strong> open to <strong>undergraduate Film &amp; Media Studies majors<\/strong> who are serious about a future in media. Only <strong>200 students<\/strong> will be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Open to all class years graduating <strong>Dec 2026 or later<\/strong>.<br>\u2705 Rolling admission\u2014<strong>apply early<\/strong> before slots fill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"About the FM CIE program\" width=\"930\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWdxp_Zz4CA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG2jJS-dM0\/-AnEQHcjwxzU5eSc-U10pA\/watch?utm_content=DAG2jJS-dM0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h79bda25cdf\"><strong>Why Join?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re part of CIE, you\u2019re not navigating your career alone. Think of us as your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG2jJS-dM0\/-AnEQHcjwxzU5eSc-U10pA\/watch?utm_content=DAG2jJS-dM0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h79bda25cdf\">career accountability partner<\/a><\/strong>\u2014here to keep you motivated, focused, and making progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>1:1 Career &amp; Academic Coaching<\/strong><br>Work with a creative professional to explore career paths, build your portfolio, and stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Access to Paid Internships &amp; Jobs<\/strong><br>Be first to hear about top roles\u2014many exclusive to CIE students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Industry Expert Advocacy<\/strong><br>Get support with networking, employer site visits, and even direct resume referrals to hiring managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>CIE Rising Media Talent Badge<\/strong><br>A digital credential that shows you&#8217;re internship- and job-ready. Add it to your LinkedIn profile or email signature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How To Join:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2K6EZSjy_p5Cokzbz8YRnsZUNVZTSjQ3OUQ4QlRUUzQ5TVQzT05RWUo2QS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply now to the CIE Film &amp; Media Program<\/strong><\/a> and start your personalized career journey. If accepted, you&#8217;ll receive a confirmation email from Tara Chiari outlining next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What\u2019s Required Each Semester?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 To maintain your <strong>active CIE status<\/strong> and earn the <strong>Rising Media Talent Badge<\/strong>, just complete these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Meet with your CIE Advisor (Tara Chiari)<\/strong><br>At least one check-in per semester to keep your goals on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Complete the 3-Step Career Prep Plan<\/strong> found in the exclusive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.cuny.edu\/d2l\/home\/889443\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brightspace CIE Film &amp; Media Career Hub<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Explore Careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u270d\ufe0f Prepare Your Application Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 Launch Your Search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Attend at least one career-related event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Apply to internships or jobs<\/strong> regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Let Tara know when you land one!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet Your CIE Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"mailto: sk7073@hunter.cuny.edu; tara.chiari@hunter.cuny.edu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-1000x667.png 1000w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/fm.hunter.cuny.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pic33.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Tara Chiari<\/strong> <\/strong>(<a href=\"mailto:tara.chiari@hunter.cuny.edu\">tara.chiari@hunter.cuny.edu<\/a>) \u2013 <em>Academic &amp; Career Advisor<\/em><br>Your go-to for career guidance and academic planning. Tara will help you:<br>\u2022 Build a standout resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile<br>\u2022 Prep for interviews and networking<br>\u2022 Plan your major course schedule to align with your goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jeanie Ahn<\/strong> (<a href=\"mailto:sk7073@hunter.cuny.edu\">sk7073@hunter.cuny.edu<\/a>) \u2013 <em>Industry Specialist<\/em><br>Your direct link to the media industry. Jeanie connects you to:<br>\u2022 Paid internships and early-career job openings<br>\u2022 Media professionals, networking events, and industry panels<br>\u2022 Employers hiring <em>right now<\/em>\u2014she even sends your resume directly to them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udccc Ready to Take the Next Step?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"#\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/jww8YgHsyX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply To The CIE Program Today<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 For Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/MPX3Mz2tRQ\"><strong>recommend<\/strong><\/a> a student for the CIE Program? We&#8217;d love your referrals! Encourage them to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CIE program helps Undergraduate Film &amp; Media Studies majors build real-world skills, gain exclusive access to internships, and confidently launch careers in media, communications, marketing, journalism, design, and production.&nbsp; Our Goal: Help you land paid internships now and secure full-time jobs after graduation. 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