Finding Media Jobs
By Rachel Deahl, About.com Guide to Media Careers
The first step to starting your career in media is finding a job. That means you need to know what kind of media job you want and where to find it. Get information here on the different media jobs you can have and the various places you can find them.
Choosing a Media Job
Before you start looking for a media job, you need to do some research. What kind of media jobs exist? And which one is right for you? Read these job descriptions to get a sense of the various kinds of work you can do in the media world, from being a book agent to a journalist to a blogger.
- Account Executive
- Art Director
- Blogger
- Book Editor
- Copy Editor
- Copywriter
- Fact Checker
- Journalist
- Literary Agent
- Literary Scout
- Magazine Editor
- Media Planner
- Online Editor
- Photo Editor
- Publicist
- TV News Anchor
- TV News Producer
Looking for Jobs Online
There are specific online job boards you can go to for media jobs. Here's a rundown of some of the best ones.
Looking for Jobs Offline
Media jobs are hard to find, so you can't simply stick to perusing the job boards. Since who you know really does matter in this business, you need to network. This means getting out there and meeting people in your field and finfing out, in person, where there are job openings and who's hiring.
While You're Looking
If you're looking for a media job full-time, you'll have quite a few hours to spare. You should spend that time as usefully as possible. Think about freelancing or, if you need experience, consider an internship. And make sure you're always reading up on the media industry itself.