Career prospects

Positions obtained by our graduates include both creative and executive jobs. Graduates also find their way in policy and education functions and work for funding agencies. In addition, alumni in Film and Television Cultures will be well equipped to pursue positions that involve research and/or analytical thinking.  During the programme there is ample opportunity to prepare for your future career.

Graduates have multiple career opportunities, such as in:

  • Media production and broadcasting
  • Distribution and content aggregation
  • Exhibition, curation and programming
  • Education and media literacy
  • Policy and management
  • Media archives and museums
  • Cultural funding

Listen to the story of alumnus Timo de Graaf, who did his internship at Filmhuis Den Haag and now works there at the production department.

Towards the job market

Examples of where students found positions after graduation:

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Alumni stories

  • Goukje Suringar works as an Online Curator at the NPO.
  • Simone Coghi works as a Film Programmer for InScience Film Festival.
  • Amoo Sayed works as an editor at ITV Studios (formerly Talpa Productions).
  • Steven van Roosmalen works as a Content Innovation Specialist for Videoland and RTL Nederland.

Alumni on LinkedIn

  • Chief editor at Talpa Studios

  • Editor at NPO Kennis

  • Editor at Koffietijd

  • Sales Manager at Independent Films Nederland 

Involved in research on sustainability of Dutch film industry

Alumna Fieke Spoler was part of a small research team at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 that studied how Dutch film productions are realised and examined ways to make the industry more sustainable. Her graduation work placement consisted of research into sustainability in Dutch film production. "Even just speaking to stakeholders and film professionals allows you to get these people thinking." Read the full news item.

Career development

Personal supervision

Your personal supervisor will guide you through the individual phase of your programme and advice you on ways to connect your interests and career goals with a research profile and internship strategies.

Media studies career event

Prior to starting the internship, you can find inspiration and explore job options at the career event for master students in Media Studies (Film and Television Cultures + New Media & Digital Culture). You will meet alumni and professionals active in a range of domains and positions.

Career Services

Career Services offers events, tests, coaching and training in and outside your Master's programme, related to professional self-analysis, career orientation and job application skills. You can find more information about career services on  or .

Other career events

  •  is a monthly career orientation meeting for students and alumni of the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视. 
  • The Faculty of Humanities organises a  with interesting partners who will illustrate the diversity in career opportunities for humanities graduates.
  • Once a year Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 organises a . This Careers Day offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and trainings, and to meet recruiters at the careers fair.

Towards the job market

Examples of where students found positions after graduation:

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Alumni stories

  • Goukje Suringar works as an Online Curator at the NPO.
  • Simone Coghi works as a Film Programmer for InScience Film Festival.
  • Amoo Sayed works as an editor at ITV Studios (formerly Talpa Productions).
  • Steven van Roosmalen works as a Content Innovation Specialist for Videoland and RTL Nederland.