Four jobs in media that boys should know about

Media jobs are a great option for many people, whether you want to find something high-paying or just get some experience before you graduate from college. The trick is that there are tons of different types of media jobs, and sometimes it can be hard to know what those different types actually entail and how much you’ll get paid to do them. That’s why we decided to make this list of the four best media jobs that might not be on your radar – yet!

Art

A good way to start a career in media is as an artist. Whether you’re working as a character designer, storyboard artist, or illustrator, there are plenty of opportunities to work on cool projects and build up your portfolio. With a degree in animation from a school like California Institute of Arts you’ll be able to get your foot in door at companies like Disney, Sony Pictures Animation, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks and Cartoon Network. Other options for starting out include internships at animation studios or art schools; not only will you get paid for your time but you can also add it to your resume when looking for full-time employment.

Social Media

Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest; social media is everywhere. It seems like no matter where you turn there’s a new form of social media popping up. Today there are more than 2 billion people using social networks and 90% of adults on social media use at least one platform to connect with others every day (Social Media Marketing). What does all of these numbers mean? It means that if you have some creativity and entrepreneurial spirit you can find a place in our current world filled with Instagram models, bloggers, Snapchatters and YouTubers. If you have an interest in sports (or not) then look into working for Nike or Adidas! Do a little research into what type of company would best suit your personality.

Podcasting

The Video Production industry has been on a roll for years, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. With YouTube as popular as ever, brands are going all-in on video content. It makes sense—YouTube is a one-stop shop for video content and it’s relatively inexpensive to create compared to other digital marketing tactics like social ads. If you have experience with video production or even just an interest in creating videos, now could be your chance to jump on board.

Video Production

You don’t need a degree to start a career in video production. You just need to learn some skills. Check out online tutorials and videos, or find a course at your local community college. Once you have those skills down, put together a résumé highlighting your experience and send it to potential employers. If you’re looking for more experienced work, volunteer for local organizations with film departments—you can both learn from them and help them at events! And, hey: if you get really into it, then go to school.