Careers in Media, Arts & Entertainment
Three hundred and thirty-one 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 2 of 7 for Media, Arts & Entertainment.
331 careers in Media, Arts & Entertainment, page 2 of 7
Broadcast Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Broadcast Producers oversee the creation of television, radio, or online broadcast content. This involves managing all…
Broadcast Technicians
Associate's Degree · $53,920
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or…
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties…
Bureau Chief / Foreign Bureau Chief
Bachelor's in Journalism or International Relations; language skills and extensive field experience · $95,000
Manages a news bureau office in a domestic or international location, overseeing correspondents, coordinating coverage,…
Business / Financial Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or Business · $68,000
Reports on business, economics, financial markets, corporate affairs, and personal finance for news outlets, analyzing…
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Associate's Degree · $68,810
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Casting Director
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Film; industry experience essential) · $75,000
Manages the casting process for theater, film, television, and commercial productions, identifying and auditioning…
Ceramic Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,000
Designs, produces, and markets functional and sculptural ceramic objects using techniques such as hand-building,…
Character Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Creates visual identities for characters in various media, including video games, animation, and comics. Develops…
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO-Compliance)
Bachelor's degree (JD common in regulated industries) · $200,000
Ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, managing compliance…
Chief Design Officer (CDO)
Bachelor's degree (Design; MBA/MFA valued) · $280,000
Serves as the top design executive in an organization, setting design vision and strategy at the C-suite level,…
Choreographers
High School Diploma · $55,600
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Cinematographer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Visualizes and captures the director's artistic vision, meticulously crafting each shot to convey emotion and…
Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Bachelor's Degree in Film or Photography · $90,000
Plans and executes visual cinematography for film and television. Manages camera work, lighting design, and visual…
Circus Performer / Aerialist
No formal degree (circus school/intensive training; e.g., NECCA, ENC, CNAC) · $42,000
Performs acrobatic, aerial, and specialty acts in circus productions, variety shows, cruise ships, and themed…
Citizen Journalism Coordinator / UGC News Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications · $55,000
Manages user-generated content and citizen journalism contributions for news organizations, verifying amateur footage,…
Coaches and Scouts
Bachelor's Degree · $45,920
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition.…
Colorist / Color Grader
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Color Grading · $70,000
Grades and colors raw footage for film and television. Uses color correction software to achieve desired visual tone…
Comic Book Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Creates sequential art for comic books, graphic novels, and other visual narratives. This involves drawing, inking,…
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $79,450
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent…
Community Manager (Online / Brand)
Bachelor's degree (Communications/Marketing) · $58,000
Builds and manages online brand communities across social platforms, forums, and owned channels, fostering engagement,…
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Compositor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or related field · $82,000
Combines multiple visual elements into final composite shots. Uses compositing software to integrate VFX, color…
Concept Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or Digital Art · $85,000
Creates visual concepts and designs for characters, environments, and props. Develops visual direction for production…
Concert Pianist / Classical Soloist
Master's degree (Music Performance; DMA/Artist Diploma common) · $55,000
Performs as a solo classical instrumentalist or with orchestras and chamber ensembles, maintaining an extensive…
Consumer Electronics Designer
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Design/Product Design) · $95,000
Designs consumer technology products including smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, and audio equipment,…
Content Creator / Digital Content Producer
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $55,000
Creates multi-format digital content (video, graphics, blog posts, social posts) for brands or personal channels,…
Content Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees the creation, strategy, and distribution of all content for an organization, managing content teams, ensuring…
Content Writer
Bachelor's in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field · $55,000
Creates written content for websites, blogs, social media, and marketing materials, producing clear and engaging copy…
Conversational UX Designer (Voice / Chatbot)
Bachelor's degree (Linguistics/HCI/Design) · $115,000
Designs conversational interfaces for voice assistants, chatbots, and AI agents, crafting dialogue flows, personality,…
Copy Editor / Sub-Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Communications · $48,000
Reviews and edits news copy for accuracy, grammar, style consistency, legal issues, and headline writing before…
Cosmetologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Transforms clients' appearance through hair, skin, and nail care services. Applies artistic and technical skills to…
Costume Designer
Bachelor's degree (Costume Design/Fashion/Theatre; MFA valued) · $68,000
Designs costumes for film, television, theatre, and live events, researching periods and characters, creating sketches,…
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Post-Secondary Certificate · $67,310
Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other…
Craft Artists
High School Diploma · $38,480
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving,…
Creative Director (Video/Motion)
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Design, or related field · $120,000
Leads creative vision for video and motion projects. Develops concepts, directs creative teams, and ensures artistic…
Creative Producer
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Business, or Media · $105,000
Manages creative projects from concept to completion. Balances creative vision with production logistics and budgets.
Creative Strategist
Bachelor's degree (Advertising/Marketing/Design) · $105,000
Develops creative strategies that connect brand positioning, audience insights, and cultural trends to guide creative…
Crime / Court Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism; law courses or paralegal training advantageous · $50,000
Covers criminal justice, court proceedings, law enforcement, and crime stories for news outlets, attending trials,…
Cultural Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes and develops policies related to arts, culture, and heritage, advising governments and organizations on…
Dancers
High School Diploma · $24,594
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
Data Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Data journalists combine journalistic skills with data analysis to uncover stories, visualize information, and present…
Data Journalist / Computational Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism + Data Science/Statistics; or Master's in Data Journalism · $72,000
Combines journalism with data analysis and visualization to uncover stories hidden in datasets, using programming,…
Data Visualization Designer
Bachelor's degree (Design/Data Science/Journalism) · $100,000
Transforms complex data into clear, compelling visual narratives through charts, infographics, interactive dashboards,…
Design Engineer (Frontend + Design)
Bachelor's degree (CS/Design; bootcamp + portfolio accepted) · $140,000
Combines design skills with frontend engineering to build production-quality interfaces, bridging the gap between…
Design Researcher / Design Strategist
Master's degree (Design Research/HCI/Anthropology; MBA valued) · $120,000
Conducts strategic design research combining ethnography, market analysis, and design thinking to inform product…
Design Systems Designer / Lead
Bachelor's degree (Design/CS) · $145,000
Creates and maintains scalable design systems including component libraries, design tokens, documentation, and…
Design Systems Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field · $100,000
Develops and maintains visual design systems for motion and video projects. Ensures consistency across all visual…
DesignOps Manager
Bachelor's degree (Design/Business/PM) · $130,000
Manages the operations of design teams including tooling, workflows, processes, hiring, budgets, and cross-functional…
Digital News Editor / Online Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism, Digital Media, or Communications · $65,000
Manages digital news operations including story selection, homepage curation, push notifications, social media…