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We create connections that build memorable experiences.

Through creativity, design, and storytelling, we turn ordinary settings into shared experiences that bring people closer, spark emotion, and leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s a performance, a sports game, a piece of art, or a digital story, our work helps people feel and understand. Our ability to generate a sense of belonging is what makes a place (and its people) unforgettable.

We Create Experiences

Bonding people through stories and expression.

  • We bring a room full of people together to laugh, reflect, and feel the same story unfold.

  • Through lighting and sound, we transform spaces—shifting moods and immersing people in the moment.

  • We create the energy behind school and community sports through our music and experiences.

  • Local art walks and events invite people to slow down, experience creativity, and connect with one another.

  • We capture and share the stories of Hancock County, connecting people across generations and distances.

  • We design spaces that shape how people feel when they gather, celebrate, and engage within our community.

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The Career Options

Design & Digital Arts

Create engaging digital and visual content.

Ohio’s Growing Careers:

  • Film and Video Editor

  • Software Developer

  • Web and Digital Interface Designer

  • Video Game Designer

  • Web Developer

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Lighting & Sound Technology

Use audio and lighting to create mood, highlight ideas, and enhance experiences.

Ohio’s Growing Careers:

  • Audio and Video Technician

  • Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer

  • Engineering Technologist and Technician

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Fashion & Interiors

Create products and design spaces that are both functional and stylish.

Ohio’s Growing Careers:

  • Architectural and Engineering Manager

  • Fashion Designer

  • Materials Engineer

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Ohio’s Growing Careers:

  • Film and Video Editor

  • Media Programming Director

  • Media Technical Director/Manager

  • Producer and Director

  • Talent Director

Media Production & Broadcasting

Create and share stories across platforms.

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Fine & Performing Arts

Create visual and live experiences that express ideas, preserve culture, and engage audiences.

Ohio’s Growing Careers:

  • Coach and Scout

  • Athletic Trainer

  • First-Line Supervisor of Entertainment and Recreation Workers

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Meet Some of Our Locals

The opportunities in this career field aren’t somewhere else—they’re already here. From local employers doing meaningful work to education and training programs preparing the next generation, Hancock County (and the greater Northwest Ohio region) offers real ways to explore, learn, and get started.

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Broadcast Media Technology program at Owens Community College offers everyting "From studio to streaming, learn to create share-worthy content that reaches the masses."
Web Design certificate program at Owens Community College emphasizes the graphic and technical skills needed to create fast loading, visually appealing websites to meet business or personal goals.
Athletic Training program at Bowling Green State University ensures graduates are ideally suited for work as certified athletic trainers in clinical or nonclinical settings, such as tactical athlete treatment and healthcare administration.
Digital Arts program at Bowling Green State University bridges the gap between artistic tradition and modern technology to create art that captivates.
Media Production and Studies program at Bowling Green State University teaches how to create communications that engage audiences and how to recognize and analyze media trends.
App Development minor at Defiance College is for non-computer science majors seeking to create cross-platform apps in order to operate in a fast-paced mobile environment.
Entertainment Design and Production program at Ohio Northern University allows students to gain experience behind the scenes of live theatre by learning scenery, lighting, props, costumes, and more.
Digital Media program at Tiffin University combines study in multiple forms of communication and content creation [print, online, and visual media] to prepare graduates for careers within corporate settings and as independent entrepreneurs.
Children's Book Illustration program at the University of Findlay allows students to work closely with art faculty and the Mazza Museum staff to gain knowledge of the publishing industry and develop their skills in sequential storytelling.
Three high school students in Findlay's WKXX radio station during a Raise the Bar Career Expo.

The Findlay Publishing Company

WFIN • WKXA • 106.3 The Fox are the Findlay-area radio stations for information, entertainment, and meeting community needs. Marketing, sales, sports, journalism, on-air radio personalities, news directors, and more are needed to run these studios from Lake Cascades (Findlay).

Address: 551 Lake Cascades Parkway, Findlay, Ohio

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Marathon Center for the Performing Arts

On a mission to enrich the community through arts, culture, and entertainment. Hosts small- and large-scale performing arts events indoors, as well as several outdoor concerts and events. Features an art gallery with rotating exhibitions on the top floor. Opportunities for arts education and involvement through camps, workshops, and many other outreach efforts.

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Address: 200 W. Main Cross Street, Findlay, Ohio

Additional Resources

  • Local Career Exploration

    Raise the Bar provides this one-page document to help individuals explore and connect with the arts, entertainment, and design. Local and state resources provided for K-12 and adult career seekers.

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  • Industry Snapshot Report

    Lightcast provides this snapshot report of industry trends, demographics, and insights for the 17-county Northwest Ohio region.

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  • Industry Profile

    Advance CTE provides a national-perspective profile on the arts, entertainment, and design career cluster.

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  • Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Pathway

    OhioMeansJobs provides an interactive career pathway chart to visualize occupations from entry-level to expert.

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  • Ohio H.S. Industry-Recognized Credentials

    List of Ohio Department of Education & Workforce-approved credentials eligible to be attained by high school students pursuing the arts & communication career pathway.

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  • CareerOneStop Videos

    Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop provides several videos to describe specific careers in the arts, entertainment, and design.


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  • Credit Transfer Tool

    See how career-tech school (e.g., Millsream, Apollo, Penta, Vanguard, Vantage, etc.) courses may transfer to Ohio’s public higher education institutions for credit.

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  • Ohio Creative Sector Impact

    CreativeOhio, a champion of Ohio’s creative sector, captures the importance of the arts on Ohio’s economy.

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