Media Jobs

Media Careers

 The media industry offers a lot of different careers for all types of people, this can include things such as Camera Operators, sound engineers and producers. There are many companies in the UK that are classed as Media companies. However, to understand this fully we need to know the definition of a media company. 

The word media is defined as

 "the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively." 

Media comes in many different ways, everything from video and music to display posters and radio broadcasts are all classed as media types and for this companies need to employ a variety of people. 

Jobs and careers in the industry

. Marketing Managers - These media and communication specialists work to generate public interest in the products or services offered by their employers. They work with department heads or product managers, plan promotional campaigns, and often meet with clients to determine needs.

. Art Directors - Art directors make high-level decisions on commercial or creative projects, including designing aesthetics and managing groups of artists or designers

. Technical Writers - These writers communicate complex information to a broad audience or user base in a digestible way.

. Writers and Authors - Writers and authors typically hold bachelor's degrees in communication, English, or journalism, along with some professional experience. These professionals craft compelling and engaging content, often attracting their own audiences

. Editors - Most editors come from a communication-related background and use their bachelor's degrees in English or journalism to oversee content production. They may manage groups of writers and often have professional writing experience.

. Public Relations Specialists - Public relations specialists act as liaisons between clients and the general public

. Film and video Editors and Camera Operators - These professionals create, manipulate, and assemble images and video content for music videos, documentaries, films and television, news broadcasts, and sporting events. They collaborate with directors and producers to determine and enhance aesthetic value.

. Graphic Designers - Graphic designers create visual media, either by hand or with software, in magazines, websites, advertisements, and other outlets

 . Interpreters and translators - Interpreters and translators convert information between languages, enabling clear lines of communication

. Reporters, Correspondents and News Analysts - These journalists inform the public on current events. They research topics of general interest, analyze reports, and investigate stories based on editorial insights and leads.

. Broadcast and sound Engineering Technicians - Sound technicians support other media professionals, like journalists and news anchors, by ensuring that broadcasts maintain consistent quality. They operate audio equipment, record broadcasts, and monitor productions from behind the scenes.

. Announcers - Announcers provide commentary for live performances and broadcasts by presenting and describing events in real time. These professionals work in radio and television, broadcast news, sports, and podcasting, where they read prepared scripts and provide commentary on current events or important news developments.

. Photographers - Photographers produce compelling images that tell a story, sell an idea, or narrate an event. They work closely with art directors and graphic designers to determine the type of image required and how it will be implemented. They analyze settings for shoots and edit images to meet client needs.

 These are the types of jobs that media companies are looking for to help their company progress and succeed. Some of the media companies that are based in the UK are :

. ITV - ITV, is a British free-to-air television network. It was launched in 1955 as Independent Television to provide competition to BBC Television

. BBC - BBC Online, formerly known as BBCi, is the BBC's online service. It is a large network of websites including such high-profile sites as BBC News and Sport, the on-demand video and radio services co-branded BBC iPlayer, the children's sites CBBC and CBeebies, and learning services such as Bitesize.

. Sky - Sky UK Limited is a British broadcaster and telecommunications company that provides television and broadband Internet services, fixed line and mobile telephone services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom

. Fulwell 73 - Fulwell 73 is a British television, film and music production company based in London. It was founded in 2005 by brothers Gabe and Ben Turner, Leo Pearlman, and Ben Winston. James Corden became the fifth full time partner in 2017.

. The Guardian - The Guardian is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian, and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers The Observer and The Guardian Weekly, The Guardian is part of the Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust

. Channel 4 - Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public-service television network. Its headquarters are in London, with a national headquarters in Leeds and creative hubs in Glasgow and Bristol.

Real World Examples

 BBC Apprenticeships - Website

The main provider for media content in the UK would be the bbc, therefore they are always looking for new people and offer a large selection of apprenticeships to help people get into the industry. 

This is an example of what sort of journalism apprenticeships the BBC offer for people to take on. 

However, if journalism isn't your thing then they offer apprenticeships in the following areas. 

It isn't only the BBC that offer these sort of services, other companies include: Sky, Channel 4 and ITV. All these companies offer an apprenticeship scheme to help people get into the media industry and get their careers going. 

Linkedin

Linkedin - Job Page

Linkedin is a great place to find jobs that are suited towards your interests as it uses your profile and your engagements to help tailor job opportunities to you. I have looked at photography jobs and found out key skills that employers look for when looking for the perfect candidate. For these types of jobs they want to see a range of things , things such as a product photography portfolio, a good understanding of photoshop, skills to work quickly and accurately for high quality content to show off the brand, self motivation skills and a professional approachable attitude are also key areas of interest from people looking for photographers and videographers . This shows that they want a person who will be willing to work hard and have a great skill set. 

Other Job Sites

Other jobs sites include the likes on : Indeed, Total Jobs and the UK Gov job site. All of these sites help normal people search for jobs and are fairly simple to operate with their simple UIs. The interface designs are all very similar in the way of a large search and location bars. 

Indeed's website home page 

Total Jobs website home page 

Gov.uk website home page 

As you can see all of these layouts are rather similar with the way they ask what job and a location in which to search. All of these sites all offer job searching facilities similarly to linkedin but in a more user friendly layout as they just focus on job searching instead of a social media platform