Careers with Media Studies
Media Studies can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Media Studies take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses media studies. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Media Studies
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Animator
Animators create moving images, characters and visual effects for films, television, games and digital media.
Read career guideBook Designer
Book Designers create the visual appearance of books, including covers, page layouts, typography and illustrations for print and digital publications.
Read career guideBook Editor
Book Editors work with authors to develop manuscripts, improve content and prepare books for publication across print and digital formats.
Read career guideBrand Manager
Brand Managers develop brand strategy, oversee campaigns and ensure products and services are presented consistently across every customer touchpoint.
Read career guideCommissioning Editor
Commissioning Editors identify new publishing opportunities, acquire manuscripts and work with authors to build successful publishing programmes.
Read career guideConference & Events Manager
Conference & Events Managers organise business conferences, exhibitions, meetings and corporate events from planning through delivery.
Read career guideContent Acquisitions Manager
Content Acquisitions Managers identify, evaluate and secure publishing rights for books, journals and digital content that align with business strategy.
Read career guideContent Creator
Content creators produce engaging digital content including videos, articles, podcasts and social media campaigns for audiences and brands.
Read career guideContent Marketing Manager
Content Marketing Managers create and oversee content strategies that attract audiences, build trust and generate business growth.
Read career guideCopy Editor
Copy Editors review written content for grammar, spelling, clarity, consistency and house style before publication.
Read career guideCopywriter
Copywriters create persuasive written content for advertising, websites, email campaigns, social media and other marketing channels.
Read career guideCreative Director
Creative directors lead creative teams, shape brand identity and oversee the development of advertising, marketing and digital campaigns.
Read career guideDigital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Managers develop online marketing strategies across search, email, social media and websites to increase engagement and revenue.
Read career guideDigital Publishing Specialist
Digital Publishing Specialists prepare, publish and optimise digital books and online publications across multiple platforms and devices.
Read career guideEvent Manager
Event Managers plan, organise and deliver conferences, exhibitions, festivals, weddings and corporate events.
Read career guideFashion Photographer
Fashion Photographers produce high-quality imagery for advertising campaigns, online retailers, magazines and fashion brands.
Read career guideFilm Editor
Film editors assemble and refine video footage into engaging productions for television, film, advertising and digital media.
Read career guideFundraising Manager
Fundraising Managers develop campaigns, partnerships and events to generate income that supports charitable and community organisations.
Read career guideIllustrator
Illustrators create original artwork for books, magazines, advertising, games and digital media using traditional and digital techniques.
Read career guideJournalist
Journalists research, investigate and report news across print, broadcast and digital media platforms.
Read career guideLiterary Agent
Literary Agents represent authors, negotiate publishing contracts and help develop successful writing careers.
Read career guideMake-up Artist
Make-up artists design and apply make-up for individual clients, fashion, photography, theatre, film and television productions.
Read career guideMarketing Executive
Marketing Executives plan and deliver campaigns that promote products, services and brands across digital and traditional channels.
Read career guideMarketing Manager
Marketing managers develop campaigns that promote products, services and brands while analysing customer behaviour and business performance.
Read career guidePhotographer
Photographers capture and edit images for commercial, editorial, artistic and personal use across a wide range of industries.
Read career guidePodcaster
Podcasters create, record and publish audio content covering news, education, entertainment and specialist topics for online audiences.
Read career guideProduct Marketing Manager
Product Marketing Managers position products in the market, develop go-to-market strategies and enable sales teams with messaging that drives customer adoption.
Read career guideProofreader
Proofreaders carry out the final quality checks on publications, identifying spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting errors before release.
Read career guidePublic Relations (PR) Manager
Public relations managers protect and promote the reputation of organisations through media relations, campaigns and strategic communications.
Read career guidePublic Relations Manager
Public Relations Managers protect and promote an organisation’s reputation by managing media relationships, communications and public messaging.
Read career guidePublishing Manager
Publishing Managers oversee editorial, production, design and commercial teams to deliver successful publishing programmes.
Read career guidePublishing Marketing Manager
Publishing Marketing Managers create campaigns that promote books, authors and publishing brands across print, digital and social media channels.
Read career guidePublishing Production Manager
Publishing Production Managers coordinate the design, printing and digital production of books and publications from manuscript to final release.
Read career guidePublishing Publicist
Publishing Publicists secure media coverage, organise author events and build public awareness for books and authors.
Read career guideRadio Presenter
Radio presenters entertain and inform audiences by presenting music, interviews, discussions and live broadcasts.
Read career guideSocial Media Manager
Social media managers develop and manage social media strategies, create engaging content and analyse campaign performance across digital platforms.
Read career guideSound Engineer
Sound engineers record, mix and enhance audio for music, television, film, podcasts and live events.
Read career guideSports Commentator
Sports Commentators provide live commentary, analysis and insight during sporting events across television, radio and digital media.
Read career guideTechnical Writer
Technical Writers create clear, accurate documentation such as manuals, guides, online help and reference materials for technical products and services.
Read career guideTelevision Producer
Television producers oversee the planning, budgeting and production of television programmes from concept through to broadcast.
Read career guideTourism Officer
Tourism Officers promote destinations, develop tourism initiatives and support the growth of local visitor economies.
Read career guideVideographer
Videographers plan, film and edit video content for businesses, media organisations and online platforms.
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