Career Treks

Explore careers in Indianapolis

Join The Media School and the Walter Center for Career Achievement on a day trip to Indianapolis to visit top organizations from a variety of media industries.

Time and date

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 24, 2026

Cost

Free

Eligibility

Open to all Media School students, with a preference for freshmen and sophomores who are exploring career options.

Participating sites

CBS4/FOX59 is a leading central Indiana media organization that delivers trusted local news, weather, sports, and community storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms, serving audiences throughout the region.

Heartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that supports and celebrates impactful independent filmmaking through its Academy Award-qualifying Heartland Film Festival, filmmaker funding, educational programs, and year-round film exhibitions that inspire and engage audiences.

Pattern Indy is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes Indiana’s creative economy by fostering innovation across industries such as art, design, fashion, culture, and technology, while also showcasing the state’s creative community through its fashion and culture magazine, Pattern, serving audiences throughout the region.

Prolific is a growth-focused company that helps purpose-driven organizations increase their revenue, impact, and relevance through integrated strategy, marketing, and capital services, supported by a portfolio of businesses including the full-service agency JDA Worldwide.

Class conflicts

If you are accepted, you'll have the opportunity to request letters from The Media School to instructors of courses you'll be missing that verify your participation in this school-sponsored program.

Apply

Applications are due Sept. 10.

Questions?

Contact Ian Fournie, associate director for employer relations.