Media Jobs List: 100 Career Ideas for Students who Love Media Studies

Content Creation:

1. Journalist/Reporter
2. Video Producer
3. Radio Show Host
4. Podcast Creator
5. Photographer
6. Documentary Filmmaker
7. Screenwriter
8. Copywriter
9. Editor (Video/Audio/Text)
10. Animator

Broadcasting:

11. Television Anchor

12. Radio Broadcaster
13. Sports Commentator
14. Weather Reporter
15. Television Director
16. Radio Station Manager
17. Broadcasting Technician
18. Sound Engineer
19. Lighting Director
20. Teleprompter Operator

Digital Media:

21. Blogger/Vlogger

22. Social Media Manager
23. Content Strategist
24. Digital Marketing Specialist
25. SEO Expert
26. Web Designer/Developer
27. YouTube Channel Manager
28. Social Media Influencer
29. E-commerce Specialist
30. Digital Ad Sales Representative

Film & Television:

31. Film Director

32. Cinematographer
33. Production Designer
34. Costume Designer
35. Makeup Artist for Film/TV
36. Film Editor
37. Casting Director
38. Television Showrunner
39. Stunt Coordinator
40. Special Effects Artist

Print Media:

41. Newspaper Editor

42. Magazine Writer
43. Book Publisher
44. Graphic Designer
45. Illustrator
46. Print Production Manager
47. Layout Designer
48. Cartoonist
49. Photo Editor
50. Magazine Publisher

Public Relations & Communication:

51. Public Relations Specialist

52. Media Relations Manager
53. Corporate Communications Specialist
54. Crisis Communications Advisor
55. Speechwriter
56. Event Coordinator
57. Brand Manager
58. Spokesperson
59. Talent Agent
60. Media Trainer

Research & Analysis:

61. Media Analyst

62. Audience Researcher
63. Media Planner
64. Data Analyst for Media Consumption
65. Film/Media Historian
66. Script Researcher
67. Content Curator
68. Trend Forecaster
69. Media Critic
70. User Experience (UX) Researcher

Management & Distribution:

71. Media Executive

72. Content Distribution Manager
73. Network Executive
74. Syndication Specialist
75. Streaming Service Manager
76. Media Merchandising Manager
77. Media Librarian/Archivist
78. Program Scheduler for TV/Radio
79. Media Licensing Specialist
80. Broadcast Traffic Manager

Education & Training:

81. Media Studies Professor

82. Media Literacy Educator
83. Film School Instructor
84. Workshop Facilitator for Media Skills
85. Educational Content Creator
86. Multimedia Specialist for Schools
87. Media Career Counselor
88. Screenwriting Teacher
89. Online Course Creator for Media Topics
90. Media Education Curriculum Developer

Emerging & Niche Media:

91. Virtual Reality (VR) Content Creator

92. Augmented Reality (AR) Designer
93. Drone Camera Operator
94. E-sports Broadcaster
95. 360-degree Video Producer
96. Interactive Media Designer
97. Gaming Streamer
98. Transmedia Storyteller
99. Mobile App Content Strategist
100. Voice-Over Artist for Digital Platforms

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