Role:
There are just under one million people employed in the UK media industry, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). In contrast the publishing industry is smaller, with 148,000 people employed in the UK.
There are a wide range of roles within the bracket of media and publishing, including:
- Broadcast journalist
- Commissioning editor
- Editorial assistant
- Film/video editor
- Media planner
- Newspaper journalist
- Press sub-editor
- Print production planner
- Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video
- Radio producer
- Runner, broadcasting/film/video
- Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video
- Television/film/video producer
- Television floor manager
- Writer
Visit the Prospects website to read much more about each of these. This link has some excellent information on what each role involves, as well as salary information, entry requirements, profiles of employees and much more.
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Skills Required:
Due to the varied nature of careers in media, publishing and journalism the skills required will not be universal. An analytical mind and other indispensable skills such as effective oral and written communication, problem-solving, data analysis and independent thought that you should gain from your degree will be useful.
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Jon Sopel
Course: BSc Politics and Sociology
Current position: Presenter of the BBC Politics Show and senior anchor during the week for the News Channel
Year of Graduation: 1981
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