Career Jam 2024

This annual event connects students with prominent artists and industry leaders, grows their professional network, and broadens the scope of their career possibilities.

  • Sound Check

    Career Jam kicks off with Sound Check, featuring sessions, auditions, and prep workshops before the big event. 

  • Schedule

    Career Jam focuses on topics ranging from songwriting and production to the art of A&R, social media, theater, and more. 

  • Speakers

    Career Jam features a lineup of influential industry experts from the performing arts, entertainment, and technology industries. 

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2023 Keynote Speaker: Donald Glover

The 2023 keynote presentation featured award-winning actor, producer, director, comedian, writer, and Grammy-winning artist Donald Glover, joined by Paul Wachter, founder and CEO of Main Street Advisors, and Luke Wood, former president of Beats by Dr. Dre.

This event was moderated by Tonya Butler, chair of the Music Business/Management Department.

2023 Featured Speakers 

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Erika Coulter, Senior Vice President of A&R, Warner Records

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Keith Lockhart, Conductor, Boston Pops

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James Francies, Pianist, Keyboardist, Producer, and Composer

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Julie McDonald, Agent/Partner, MSA Agency

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Amie Doherty, Composer/Orchestrator

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Izzy P. De Jesus, Senior Director of A&R/Content Development, Sony Music U.S. Latin

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Perry Bashkoff, Director of Music Partnerships, Instagram

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Grace Chen, Founder, Graceful Media/MetaMoon Music Festival

 

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2023 Featured Companies 

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Career Jam Concert: The Award Show

Berklee’s Career Jam culminates with the Career Jam Award Show, highlighting talent from all career communities and a broad spectrum of majors. From writers to producers to business teams, this concert will showcase the most recognized students in their growing industry expertise.

Career Jam award recipients and performers are selected by an expert panel of Berklee faculty and chairs, show producers, and the Career Jam talent relations ambassadors.

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  • CJam Headshots

    Headshots

    Free professional headshots are available in the 160 Massachusetts Avenue lobby, sponsored by the Student Success Division.

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    Auditions

    Audition information will become available in the Spring 2024 semester.

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    Mentoring Sessions

    Industry experts, artists, entrepreneurs, and notable alumni will lead mentor sessions with students in small-group settings.