Camera operators, television, video, and film
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,810/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
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Careers Behind the Scenes
The people who make it all happen without the spotlight.
Film and video editors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$70,980/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Audio and video technicians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$54,830/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…↗ Steady
Set and exhibit designers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$66,280/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…→ Limited Growth
Theatrical stage managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Talent agents
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,900/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$96,310/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…↑ Above Average
Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$50,620/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Audio and video technicians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$54,830/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor’s in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Editors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$75,260/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…→ Limited Growth
Gambling and sports book writers and runners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$30,460/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Talent agents and managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Lighting technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Postsecondary teachers, all other
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,490/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$75,040/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$77,280/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Library science teachers, postsecondary
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,630/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Librarians and media collections specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$61,660/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Fundraisers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,490/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Word processors and typists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,850/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Social media managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Motion graphics artists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Media archivists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,900/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Subtitling and captioning specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Fact-checkers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Audience engagement coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$51,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Video game streamers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Documentary filmmakers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Subtitle and caption editors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Brand photographers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
YouTube channel managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Media accessibility specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Storyboard artists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$59,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Sound designers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$61,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Digital publishing specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Podcast editors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Aerial cinematographers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Media relations coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Audio description writers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Digital asset managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
YouTuber
YouTubers create, produce, and publish video content for online audiences.
$52,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…⇧ Strong
Twitch Streamer
Twitch Streamers broadcast live content to online audiences, building communities through real-time interaction.
$42,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…⇧ Strong
Talent Manager
Talent Managers guide the careers of performers, artists, and entertainers.
$72,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↑ Above Average
Screenwriter
Screenwriters create scripts for movies, TV shows, and other visual media.
$68,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…↗ Steady
Podcast Host
Podcast Hosts create and present audio content on topics ranging from news and education to entertainment and culture.
$52,000/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…⇧ Strong