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 4 of 5 for Media, Arts & Entertainment.
227 careers in Media, Arts & Entertainment, page 4 of 5
Tailor
High School Diploma · $41,640
Creates, alters, repairs, or modifies garments for customers based on their specifications, needs, and preferences.…
Talent Manager / Artist Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $82,890
Guides the career strategy of performing artists, athletes, or entertainers, managing bookings, contract negotiations,…
Technical Director (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Bridges art and technology in VFX production. Develops tools, pipelines, and technical solutions for complex VFX…
Theater Director / Artistic Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Interprets scripts and leads the creative vision of theatrical productions, directing actors, collaborating with…
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,960
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $68,060
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $73,130
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Tracking Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $102,030
Analyzes footage to extract 3D camera and object motion data. Creates accurate tracking data for VFX integration and…
TV News Anchor / Presenter
Bachelor's Degree · $47,340
Presents live news broadcasts on television, delivering scripts, conducting interviews, and providing breaking news…
TV News Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produces television news programs by selecting stories, writing scripts, managing rundowns, coordinating live elements,…
TV News Reporter / Field Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reports live and recorded news stories from the field for television broadcasts, conducting interviews, writing…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
UI Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Creates the visual layer of digital interfaces including layouts, color systems, typography, iconography, and component…
Umpire, Referee, and Other Sports Official
High School Diploma · $40,710
Sports officials referee competitive games, calling fouls and settling disputed plays for leagues from youth recreation…
UX Writer / Content Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Crafts the words and microcopy within digital products including buttons, error messages, onboarding flows, and in-app…
Venue Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Manages the operations, staff, and events of a venue such as a concert hall, sports arena, convention center, or…
VFX Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages VFX production schedules, budgets, and team coordination. Oversees VFX pipeline and ensures quality delivery on…
VFX Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Oversees all visual effects work on productions. Manages VFX teams, coordinates with other departments, and ensures VFX…
Videographer
Associate's Degree · $74,990
Plans, shoots, and edits video content for corporate, commercial, documentary, or social media purposes, managing…
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Visual Development Artists create the visual style and aesthetic for animated films, video games, and other media. They…
Visual Effects Artist (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates visual effects for film, television, and digital media. Develops complex effects including particle systems,…
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Supervises visual effects work on set and in post-production. Coordinates with cinematography and other departments.
Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Provides vocal performances for animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, documentaries, and other…
Weather Presenter / Broadcast Meteorologist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,070
Presents weather forecasts on television and digital platforms, interpreting meteorological data, creating graphics,…
YouTube Channel Manager / YouTube Strategist
No Formal Education Needed · $166,790
Manages YouTube channel strategy including content planning, SEO optimization, thumbnail design, audience growth,…
Choreographer
No Formal Education Needed · $55,310
Create original dance works by designing movement sequences, developing artistic concepts, and directing dancers in…
Foley Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $73,130
Create and record custom sound effects for film, television, animation, and video games by performing sounds in a…
Music Producer
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Oversee the creative and technical process of recording music. Develop the sonic vision for an album or track, guide…
Voice Over Artist Commercial Animation
Associate's Degree · $60,420
Lends vocal talent to commercials, animated features, and other media projects.
Gilded Furniture Restorer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Restore and conserve gilded and painted furniture, picture frames, and decorative objects using traditional gilding,…
Basketmaker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Weave baskets, furniture, and sculptural objects from willow, rush, cane, and other natural materials using traditional…
Papermaker (Hand Papermaker)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Produce handmade paper from plant fibres, cotton rag, and recycled materials using traditional Eastern and Western…
Taxidermist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and artistic…
Frame Maker and Gilder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and fabricate bespoke picture frames in carved and gilded wood, and restore antique frames for museums,…
Stained Glass Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,490
Design and fabricate stained glass windows, panels, and architectural glass installations using traditional lead came…
Casting Associate
Certificate or Vocational Training · $90,360
Assists casting directors in finding and selecting actors for film, television, and theatrical productions.
Motion Graphics Editor
No Formal Education Needed · $102,030
Create animated graphics, visual effects, and motion design for broadcast television, streaming platforms, advertising,…
Mixing Engineer Music
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,130
Balances and enhances audio tracks to create a cohesive and polished musical recording.
Generative Video Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Create high-quality video content using AI generative video tools and workflows. Develop prompts, direct AI video…
AI Content Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Create, edit, and distribute AI-assisted content across multiple formats including articles, videos, podcasts, and…
Sound Designer Theatre Live
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,130
Creates and implements soundscapes and audio effects for live theatrical performances.
Icon Painter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,490
Create traditional Byzantine and Orthodox Christian icons using egg tempera on gessoed wood panels, following canonical…
Woodcarver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,490
Design and carve decorative and figurative works in wood for architectural applications, furniture, religious objects,…
Textile Artist and Weaver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and produce handwoven textiles, tapestries, and fibre art using floor looms, tapestry looms, and hand-weaving…
Fan Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and create decorative fans in paper, silk, lace, and feathers for fashion, theatrical costume, and collectors,…
YouTuber Long-Form Channel Operator
High School Diploma · $90,360
Produces and publishes long-form video content on YouTube, managing all aspects of channel operation.
Script Supervisor
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Maintain continuity across all aspects of a film or television production including action, dialogue, costumes, props,…
Environmental Graphic Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Create visual communication in built environments, including signage, wayfinding systems, and branded spaces.
Horn and Bone Carver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Carve and shape animal horn, bone, and antler into decorative objects, handles, buttons, combs, and traditional…