Arts, Design, Entertainment and Media
The arts, design, entertainment and media industry is fast-paced and full or opportunities just waiting to be found.
The arts, design, entertainment and media industry is full of opportunity. If you like to be in all the action and on the move, this is industry probably has something for you.
Advertising and public relations careers are good for people who are creative, like to work with the public and the media, are problem solvers and who think outside the box. With a job in one of these areas you will create billboards, magazine adds, prepare executives to be interviewed by the media, help businesses maintain their image and more.
If you love to write and want a job helping people stay up to date on what’s going on around them, you would probably make a good journalist. Most people think of journalists as newspaper reporters. However, as a journalist you could write for magazines, books or Web sites. Jobs in journalism and publishing include editor, reporter, copyeditor, proofreader, photographer, graphic artist, editorial assistant, publisher, ad sales, sales rep or marketing and promotion.
Jobs in the entertainment and sports area are exciting as well. If you have always dreamed of working in television, film, music, or sports, you can make your dreams a reality. The glitzy environment attracts lots of people to this industry. So does the casual environment, creative setting and fast-paced schedule.
In television and film you can work as a director, scriptwriter or producer to make creative productions that entertain and inform people. The music sector is a huge part of the entertainment industry and people in this business work for record labels and other businesses to find the next big hit.
There is also a whole sector for people who want to work in front of the camera: performing arts. You could go into acting, dancing, music performance and more. If you have talent and want to share it with the world, performing arts is probably for you.
Did you know you can have a career in art? It’s definitely possible if you become a painter, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker or commercial photographer.
If you are into sports, consider sports management or marketing where you will work closely with teams and athletes to promote them and what they do. You will get the word out about the team and help create a solid fan base.
In the internet sector you will work with wireless connections, Web 2.0, video, online games, Wed design and more. You can get a job as a project manager, advertising sales representative, marketing associate, technical producer, software engineer, production artist, creative director and more. Compensation for people in this area depends on their area of expertise.
Careers
Actors
Actors get to live life in the limelight as they star in plays, television shows, movies and more.
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Artists are lucky; they get to make a career out of their passion. Learn how you can make it big as an illustrator, multimedia artist or even a sketch artist.
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Athletes have the glamorous job of playing sports for a living. It's not always easy though; there is plenty of hard work, training and persistence involved in this career.
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Audio and video equipment technicians recording sound and pictures with microphones and video cameras then edit the work with mixing boards and software.
Broadcast News Analysts
Broadcast news analysts gather information and report and analyze current events.
Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast technicians work with sound and video recording equipment to broadcast radio and television shows.
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Camera operators use television, video and motion picture cameras to produce everything from movies and television broadcasts to commercials.
Choreographers
Choreographers think creatively to and produce dance performances for television, theater and special events.
Coaches and Scouts
Coaches and scouts train athletes, recruit team members and come up with game strategies.
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Commercial and industrial designers create drawings and blueprints of products like cars, toys and furniture and then assist in the production of the product.
Copywriters
Copywriters write content for print publications, broadcasts and websites to assist with the sales of services and products.
Craft Artists
Craft artists have the dream job of creating artwork using all kinds of materials and mediums and selling their pieces for decorations in homes, offices and other buildings.
Dancers
Dancers work hard to perform musical numbers and dance routines for theaters, operas and even television.
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television and Radio
Start a career as a stage, motion pictures, television or radio director and mingle with the stars on the red carpet, oversee the nightly news or help manage a radio show.
Editors
Editors proof copy for content, grammar, style and correctness as well as prepare the layout and design of literature before it is published.
Fashion Designers
Fashion designers have the exciting job of coming up with, and creating the latest clothing designs. Jump into this career and see your clothes on the next big runway!
Film and Video Editors
Film and video editors have the dream job of editing raw footage and creating movies out of a compilation of shots.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Fine artists get to make a career out of creating original works of art.
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Umpires and Referees are those who officiate at sporting events, ensure rules are being followed, and call penalties when they're violated.
Writers and Authors
As a Writer and Author, you can create original content for advertisements, direct mail, articles, poetry, web content, books, and more.