Digital Storytellers

“As a graduate with a double major in Musical Theatre and Communication from the University of Arizona, working as a Digital Storyteller was a defining part of my college experience. This role allowed me to blend my love for the arts with storytelling, writing, and visual media in a real-world, professional setting. I gained hands-on experience creating meaningful content while learning how to tell stories that truly connect with people. Today, I work in communications at a university, and I use the skills I developed as a Digital Storyteller every single day, from writing and visual storytelling to strategy, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. This experience set me up for success after graduation and helped turn my creative passions into a career.”

“Working with the Arizona Arts Digital Storytellers gave me the chance to hone my storytelling skills and build confidence before entering the workforce. I’ll always be grateful for the experience and the doors it opened.”

“As a student in the College of Fine Arts with an interest in marketing and public relations, I found that working as a Digital Storyteller was a great way to gain real workforce experience while diving deeper into my community at the U of A and in Tucson. Being a Digital Storyteller allowed me to figure out that I love working on the social media side and find joy in sharing people’s stories in a visual and written format. Working as a Digital Storyteller truly enriched my college experience and brought me to the career I have today. Without this time with the Digital Storytellers, I would not have felt nearly as confident graduating and pursuing my dreams.”

“Someone should apply to be a Digital Storyteller to widen their lens on what the College of Fine Arts and the University of Arizona have to offer them. My experience as a Digital Storyteller showed me how much more impact can be made through our use of media. Whether it’s building networks or uplifting community, digital storytelling with Arizona Arts will fortify your ability to connect, create, and capitalize!”

“Becoming a Digital Storyteller was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to apply the skills I learned in class to real-world situations. Through this experience, I gained hands-on practice writing stories on deadline, creating short-form video content and managing social media for an institution. These skills will help me secure a job after I graduate from college.”

“Being a Digital Storyteller opened doors to the diverse schools within Arizona Arts. As a musician, I had the opportunity to connect with artists beyond my own discipline, gaining fresh perspectives on the industry. The welcoming, collaborative environment fostered by my colleagues deeply shaped my college experience.”