Job roles in the media
industry
Editor
What they
do: Editors select, polish and refine what’s included in a particular
publication, television series, film or website. Although their role will vary
greatly between industries, it’s their job to commission and manage all aspects
of content, and, ultimately, they are responsible for the end product.
Editors can
also work freelance, but instead of working on projects that need a studio or
sets e.g. filming. They would work from home on things like websites.
Journalist
What they
do: Research and write articles for a wide range of publications and websites.
You could choose to specialise in a certain area and write solely for one
publication e.g. Sports Journalist, or write for several different sources
simultaneously, across a range of different spectrums.
Freelance
journalism is exactly the same as described above in all but one respect –
freelance journalists do not work for only one publication, they are
self-employed
Photographer
What they
do: Take a variety of different images, either for aesthetic or commercial
purposes. Photography is essential for many different companies ranging from
print publications such as magazines and editorials, to online resources for
use on various websites. Many photographers work on a freelance basis and
syndicate their pictures to online stores or sell them to a variety of sources.
Photographers
normally start as freelance jobs, they will eventually work they way up to a
permanent job.
Graphic
Designer
What they
do: Design and develop visual presentations. This could be for advertising
purposes, such as brochures and packaging design, company signs and logos,
website design, posters and a whole host of other mediums.
Freelance:
The
dictionary.com definition of freelance is as follows 'a person who works as a
writer, designer, performer, or the like, selling work or services by the hour,
day, job etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer.'
