Careers in media, arts, and entertainment
Two hundred and twenty-seven careers across writing, design, film, music, performance, games, broadcast, and the production and curation work that sits behind the creative output people see and hear. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 5 for Media, Arts & Entertainment.
227 careers in Media, Arts & Entertainment, page 3 of 5
Motion Graphics Director
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Directs motion graphics teams and oversees motion design production. Develops motion style and ensures visual…
Multimedia Journalist (MoJo)
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Operates as a one-person news crew, shooting video, recording audio, writing copy, editing packages, and publishing…
Museum Curator
Master's Degree · $63,420
Develop, manage, and interpret collections of art, artefacts, or natural history specimens for public education and…
Music Producer (Recording Studio)
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Oversees the creative and technical aspects of recording music, guiding artists through the recording process,…
Musical Theater Performer
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Performs in musical theater productions combining acting, singing, and dancing, auditioning for and performing roles in…
Narrative Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Develops narrative structure and story elements for interactive and motion media. Creates compelling story arcs and…
News Videographer / Video Journalist (VJ)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,990
Shoots and edits video news content for television, web, and social platforms, operating as a visual storyteller who…
Newsletter Writer / Substack Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes and publishes independent or branded email newsletters covering niche topics, building subscriber audiences…
Newspaper Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Leads editorial operations of a newspaper or news publication, setting editorial direction, managing staff, overseeing…
Newspaper Reporter / Staff Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Researches, interviews sources, and writes news stories on deadline for daily or weekly newspapers, covering beats such…
Newsroom Director / News Director
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Leads all editorial and operational aspects of a television or radio newsroom, setting news strategy, managing budgets,…
Packaging Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Designs product packaging including structural design, graphics, typography, and materials selection for consumer…
Playwright / Librettist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes original plays, musicals, or opera libretti for theatrical production, developing dramatic narratives, dialogue,…
Podcast Producer / Network Director
Associate's Degree · $90,360
Podcast producers edit raw recordings into finished episodes, managing sound, pacing, and ad placement for brands or…
Political Correspondent / Political Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers government, elections, policy debates, and political campaigns for news outlets, analyzing legislative…
Press Freedom Advocate / Media Rights Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Advocates for press freedom, journalist safety, and media rights through legal support, policy lobbying, safety…
Procedural Animation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Develops procedural animation systems and algorithms. Creates automated animation solutions for complex scenes.
Program Director
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Program Directors oversee and coordinate multiple projects within a program, ensuring alignment with organizational…
Props Master / Props Designer
No Formal Education Needed · $75,240
Sources, builds, and manages all properties (hand props, set dressing, furniture) for theatrical and film productions,…
Public Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Public relations specialists draft press releases, pitch journalists, and manage social media accounts to shape how the…
Publication / Editorial Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Designs layouts for magazines, books, newspapers, annual reports, and digital publications, combining typography,…
Puppeteer / Puppet Designer
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Creates and performs with puppets for theater, television, film, and educational programming, designing and building…
Radio News Anchor / Newsreader
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reads news bulletins on radio, delivering scripted and breaking news with clarity and authority, often anchoring hourly…
Radio News Reporter / Radio Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reports news stories for radio broadcast, gathering audio interviews, writing scripts for spoken delivery, and filing…
Radio Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produces radio programs by booking guests, researching topics, writing scripts, managing audio elements, screening…
Radio Station Manager / Program Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages overall operations of a radio station including programming strategy, on-air talent, advertising sales…
Radio Talk Show Host / Drive-Time Presenter
Bachelor's Degree · $47,340
Hosts live radio programs featuring interviews, audience call-ins, commentary, and discussion on news, politics,…
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard…
Rendering Specialist / Render Wrangler
Associate's Degree · $99,130
Manages render farm operations and optimizes rendering pipelines. Troubleshoots rendering issues and ensures efficient…
Rigging Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates digital skeletons and control systems for 3D characters and objects. Develops rigs that enable animators to…
Rotoscope Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $102,030
Traces and isolates elements in footage frame-by-frame for VFX work. Creates precise masks and mattes for compositing…
Science / Health Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers scientific research, medical breakthroughs, public health issues, and environmental science for general…
Screenwriter
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Craft compelling narratives and dialogue for film, television, and other visual media, transforming ideas into detailed…
Sculptor
Bachelor's Degree · $55,490
Create three-dimensional artworks in stone, metal, wood, clay, resin, and mixed media for gallery exhibition, public…
SEO Journalist / Audience Growth Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Combines journalism with search engine optimization to write and optimize news content for discoverability, managing…
Service Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs end-to-end service experiences across digital and physical touchpoints, mapping customer journeys, service…
Set and Exhibit Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Set and exhibit designers turn scripts and curatorial briefs into three-dimensional spaces for theatre, film, and…
Short-Form Video Producer / Reels & TikTok Specialist
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Produces short-form video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) for brands, handling concept ideation,…
Social Media Coordinator / Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Executes day-to-day social media activities including content scheduling, community engagement, basic analytics…
Social Media Copywriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes engaging copy for social media posts, captions, ads, and campaigns across platforms, adapting brand voice for…
Spatial UI Designer (AR/VR Interfaces)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs user interfaces and interaction patterns for augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality…
Special Effects Artists and Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Special effects artists and animators use software to sculpt digital models, simulate explosions, and composite live…
Sports Anchor / Sports Presenter
Bachelor's Degree · $47,340
Presents sports news segments on television, anchoring highlight shows, conducting athlete interviews, providing game…
Sports Journalist / Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers sporting events, teams, and athletes through written articles, video reports, and social media content, breaking…
Sports Photographer
Associate's Degree · $44,660
Captures high-speed action photography at sporting events for media outlets, teams, leagues, and brands, requiring…
Staff Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Staff Reporters gather facts, conduct interviews, and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, websites,…
Stage / Theatrical Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs sets, scenery, and environments for theatre, opera, dance, and live events, creating immersive worlds that…
Storyboard Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates sequential visual narratives that plan out scenes for film, animation, advertising, and games, translating…
Stunt Performer / Stunt Coordinator
No Formal Education Needed · $39,150
Performs dangerous physical action sequences in film, television, and live shows, or coordinates and designs stunt…
Supply Chain Director
Master's Degree · $107,230
Oversee and manage all aspects of the company's supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and supplier…