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 7 of 7 for Media, Arts & Entertainment.
331 careers in Media, Arts & Entertainment, page 7 of 7
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's degree (Costume Design/Fashion; MFA strongly valued) · $55,000
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater Design/Lighting; MFA strongly valued) · $58,000
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Sound Design; MFA valued) · $55,000
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Toy / Game Product Designer
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Design/Product Design) · $72,000
Designs physical toys, board games, and play products for children and adults, combining creativity, child development…
Tracking Artist
Associate's Degree or Certificate in VFX · $62,000
Analyzes footage to extract 3D camera and object motion data. Creates accurate tracking data for VFX integration and…
TV Investigative Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism; advanced training in investigative techniques · $75,000
Produces investigative reports for television news, combining hidden camera work, document analysis, and compelling…
TV News Anchor / Presenter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Broadcasting, or Communications · $72,000
Presents live news broadcasts on television, delivering scripts, conducting interviews, and providing breaking news…
TV News Producer
Bachelor's in Journalism, Broadcasting, or Communications · $58,000
Produces television news programs by selecting stories, writing scripts, managing rundowns, coordinating live elements,…
TV News Reporter / Field Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism or Broadcasting · $52,000
Reports live and recorded news stories from the field for television broadcasts, conducting interviews, writing…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's degree (Type Design/Graphic Design; MFA valued) · $85,000
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
UGC Creator / User-Generated Content Strategist
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $55,000
Creates authentic, user-style content (short-form video, photos, testimonials) for brands to use in organic and paid…
UI Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Visual Communication) · $105,000
Creates the visual layer of digital interfaces including layouts, color systems, typography, iconography, and component…
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
High School Diploma · $38,820
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to…
UX Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (HCI/Design/Psychology) · $118,000
Plans and designs user experiences for digital products by conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes,…
UX Writer / Content Designer
Bachelor's degree (English/Communications/Design) · $105,000
Crafts the words and microcopy within digital products including buttons, error messages, onboarding flows, and in-app…
Venue Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Manages the operations, staff, and events of a venue such as a concert hall, sports arena, convention center, or…
VFX Producer
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Business, or VFX · $95,000
Manages VFX production schedules, budgets, and team coordination. Oversees VFX pipeline and ensures quality delivery on…
VFX Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $140,000
Oversees all visual effects work on productions. Manages VFX teams, coordinates with other departments, and ensures VFX…
Videographer
Associate's or Bachelor's in Film, Media Production, or related field · $55,000
Plans, shoots, and edits video content for corporate, commercial, documentary, or social media purposes, managing…
Virtual Production Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in VFX, Film, or Engineering · $120,000
Manages real-time rendering and virtual production technologies on set. Operates LED volumes and real-time VFX systems.
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
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 in VFX or Computer Science · $95,000
Creates visual effects for film, television, and digital media. Develops complex effects including particle systems,…
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $135,000
Supervises visual effects work on set and in post-production. Coordinates with cinematography and other departments.
Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist
No formal degree required (acting/VO training essential) · $48,000
Provides vocal performances for animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, documentaries, and other…
Volumetric Capture Specialist
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's in VFX or Engineering · $110,000
Captures and processes volumetric data for 3D reconstruction. Creates volumetric content for immersive media.
Weather Presenter / Broadcast Meteorologist
Bachelor's in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science; AMS Seal preferred · $68,000
Presents weather forecasts on television and digital platforms, interpreting meteorological data, creating graphics,…
Wind Energy Development Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental…
Wind Energy Operations Managers
Associate's Degree · $86,130
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
Writers and Authors
Bachelor's Degree · $72,270
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
YouTube Channel Manager / YouTube Strategist
No formal requirement (experience-based) · $62,000
Manages YouTube channel strategy including content planning, SEO optimization, thumbnail design, audience growth,…