Creative & Media
Animator
Animators create moving images, characters and visual effects for films, television, games and digital media.
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Creative & Media careers
Creative and media careers combine ideas, communication, design and production across digital, visual, audio and screen-based work.
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Broadcast Engineer
Broadcast engineers install, maintain and operate the technical equipment used to produce and transmit television, radio and online broadcasts.
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Content Creator
Content creators produce engaging digital content including videos, articles, podcasts and social media campaigns for audiences and brands.
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Creative Director
Creative directors lead creative teams, shape brand identity and oversee the development of advertising, marketing and digital campaigns.
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Film Editor
Film editors assemble and refine video footage into engaging productions for television, film, advertising and digital media.
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Graphic Designer
Graphic designers create visual content for print and digital media, helping organisations communicate ideas through branding, advertising and marketing materials.
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Illustrator
Illustrators create original artwork for books, magazines, advertising, games and digital media using traditional and digital techniques.
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Journalist
Journalists research, investigate and report news across print, broadcast and digital media platforms.
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Photographer
Photographers capture and edit images for commercial, editorial, artistic and personal use across a wide range of industries.
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Podcaster
Podcasters create, record and publish audio content covering news, education, entertainment and specialist topics for online audiences.
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Public Relations (PR) Manager
Public relations managers protect and promote the reputation of organisations through media relations, campaigns and strategic communications.
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Radio Presenter
Radio presenters entertain and inform audiences by presenting music, interviews, discussions and live broadcasts.
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Social Media Manager
Social media managers develop and manage social media strategies, create engaging content and analyse campaign performance across digital platforms.
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Sound Engineer
Sound engineers record, mix and enhance audio for music, television, film, podcasts and live events.
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Television Producer
Television producers oversee the planning, budgeting and production of television programmes from concept through to broadcast.
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Videographer
Videographers plan, film and edit video content for businesses, media organisations and online platforms.
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