Careers In Arts And Entertainment
For individuals who are fortunate enough to have creative talents, being able to work in a career in arts and entertainment can meet both their economic needs and fulfill their creative impulses. Careers such as Artist, Director, Writer or Photographer are examples of careers where specific types of creative aptitudes lend themselves easily to a distinct profession. Those who have a creative vision rather than specific skills may want to consider careers such as Producer or Editor while those with technical skills and attention to detail may be a good fit for positions like Broadcast Technician and Film Editor.
Education for each career in this category differs significantly with some careers requiring specific training and other careers where education enhances a person's natural abilities and gives them a chance to explore and expand their talents. There are degree programs which are beneficial to each of the careers in this category.
The arts, media, and entertainment jobs below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | 243,000 | 24% | 16% | 77% | |
| Coaches | 180,000 | 25% | 26% | 60% | |
| Editors | 105,000 | 0% | 15% | 81% | |
| Producers And Directors | 80,000 | 10% | 22% | 70% | |
| Photographers | 58,000 | 12% | 37% | 47% | |
| Musicians And Singers | 47,000 | 8% | 26% | 54% | |
| Reporters | 46,000 | -7% | 13% | 83% | |
| Audio And Video Technicians | 46,000 | 13% | 44% | 34% | |
| Writers | 43,000 | 15% | 13% | 83% | |
| Translators | 40,000 | 22% | 38% | 49% | |
| Actors | 40,000 | 13% | 28% | 57% | |
| Radio And Television Announcers | 35,000 | -5% | 40% | 35% | |
| Art Directors | 32,000 | 12% | 30% | 56% | |
| Broadcast Technicians | 31,000 | 2% | 44% | 34% | |
| Multimedia Artists | 29,000 | 14% | 30% | 56% | |
| Entertainers | 24,000 | 12% | 37% | 36% | |
| Communication Equipment Workers | 18,000 | 12% | 44% | 34% | |
| Film And Video Editors | 18,000 | 12% | 32% | 56% | |
| Camera Operators | 18,000 | 9% | 32% | 56% | |
| Sports Officials | 15,000 | 10% | 26% | 60% | |
| Choreographers | 15,000 | 5% | 42% | 22% | |
| Music Directors And Composers | 14,000 | 10% | 26% | 54% | |
| Athletes | 14,000 | 12% | 26% | 60% | |
| Dancers | 11,000 | 7% | 42% | 22% | |
| Fine Artists | 9,000 | 9% | 30% | 56% | |
| Public Address Announcers | 7,000 | 8% | 40% | 35% | |
| Broadcast News Analysts | 6,000 | 4% | 13% | 83% | |
| Craft Artists | 5,000 | 7% | 30% | 56% | |
| Gaming Managers | 3,000 | 12% | 36% | 27% | |
| Models | 2,000 | 16% | 30% | 19% | |
| Radio Operators | 1,000 | 9% | 44% | 34% |
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