Careers4AllCareer description: Podcasters are generally freelance workers. They almost always make their own schedules and work on their own time. Podcasters produce podcasts overarching many categories such as motivation, life coaching, and more. Bigger podcasters oftentimes work with a group or team of individuals. What it’s like: Common duties: Oversee the production of episodes and […]
Career description: Broadcast technicians, who are also called broadcast engineers, use specialized equipment to regulate the strength and clarity of the images and sounds we see on television and the sounds we hear on the radio. They operate transmitters to broadcast radio and television programs from studios and remote locations. What it’s like: Common duties: […]
Career description: A TV reporter is assigned to cover news stories for a TV station or network each day. Depending on their beat and the type of stories their employer covers, TV reporters can cover everything from local events to national breaking news. They often must be present at trials, press conferences, and city council […]
Career description: A news anchor, sometimes called a news analyst, presents stories on radio and television news broadcasts. Working for television and radio networks and local stations, they introduce reporters’ videotaped and live reports, analyze and select stories, and interview guests. They sometimes broadcast from remote locations. News anchors are also required to have a presence on social media. What it’s like: […]
Career description: Singers sing in recording studios or for live audiences in a variety of settings. Many professional singers have the ability to perform in a variety of styles like rock, classical, jazz, country, opera, or hip-hop. Though you can hear professional singers on the radio, you can also be a professional singer in a […]
Career description: A music agent is a person who is responsible for booking shows for bands. Agents, more broadly, also approach promoters about shows, negotiate contracts for live performances and basically make sure the wheels of a concert tour, or just a single show, turn smoothly. An agent will work with a promoter to make […]
Career description: Composers write, direct, and create music for various genres. They may produce compositions, scores, and arrangements for theatre, film, television, and even video games. Composers have an excellent musical ear and often advise musicians. They are typically skilled in one or more instruments. What it’s like: Common duties: Analyzing projects and specifications and […]
Career description: A music producer assists artists and groups in the studio to create recorded music, for an album, a film, advert or any other kind of creative output. Music producers are responsible for developing and making creative content. You could work in a studio, as a live events producer or as producer/sound engineer. The […]
Career description: Fashion photographers are responsible for how clothing is presented in advertising campaigns, catalogues and fashion magazines. They work closely with designers and fashion houses to ensure they are portraying the desired image for the brand. They work in studios or carry out shoots on location. What it’s like: Common duties: Meeting with designers […]
Career description: A fashion buyer is someone who plans and selects garments and clothing ranges to sell in clothing stores and online. Before making their decisions, a buyer must consider factors such as customer demand, price points and market trends. As well as selecting new ranges, a fashion buyer must also review current stock at […]
Career description: Fashion stylists work for individuals, fashion houses and clothing brands. Their main responsibilities include providing fashion advice; choosing and coordinating outfits for models in photoshoots or actors in television and film; and choosing props and accessories and preparing them for shoots. What it’s like: Common duties: Keeping up to date with current and […]
Career description: Fashion designers create original clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they design. What it’s like: Common duties: Study fashion trends and anticipate designs that will appeal to consumers Decide on a theme for a collection Use computer-aided design (CAD) […]
Career description: Models pose for artists, photographers, or customers to help advertise a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, food, and appliances. Models also work as a fit or fitting model, enabling the manufacturer or fashion designer to achieve the best fit for new styles. What it’s like: Common duties: Display clothing and merchandise in print and online advertisements […]
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