General Information/overview
Career Cluster: Arts, Audio,/Video Technology and Communications
Career Pathway: Journalist and Broadcasting pathway
Job Description:
Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications careers are divided into six pathways: Audio and Video Technology and Film; Journalism and Broadcasting; Performing Arts; Printing Technology; Telecommunications; and Visual Arts. Each of these pathways offers exciting and challenging career opportunities.
Broadly, individuals that work in the AV communications industry manufacture, sell, rent, design, install, integrate, operate and repair the equipment of audiovisual communications. They are involved in the presentation of sound, video and data to groups in such venues as corporate boardrooms, hotels, convention centers, classrooms, theme parks, stadiums and museums. The major activity sectors in the AV communication industry are distributive service firms (AV dealers, rental companies, consultants, designers, and related firms), manufacturers of AV presentations and communications products and large end-users.
Career Pathway: Journalist and Broadcasting pathway
Job Description:
Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications careers are divided into six pathways: Audio and Video Technology and Film; Journalism and Broadcasting; Performing Arts; Printing Technology; Telecommunications; and Visual Arts. Each of these pathways offers exciting and challenging career opportunities.
Broadly, individuals that work in the AV communications industry manufacture, sell, rent, design, install, integrate, operate and repair the equipment of audiovisual communications. They are involved in the presentation of sound, video and data to groups in such venues as corporate boardrooms, hotels, convention centers, classrooms, theme parks, stadiums and museums. The major activity sectors in the AV communication industry are distributive service firms (AV dealers, rental companies, consultants, designers, and related firms), manufacturers of AV presentations and communications products and large end-users.
Earnings:
The WI Entry Level would be $19,030. And the National Entry Level would be $20,770.
2010 and 2020 Employment Statistics:
2012 Median Pay $55,940 per year
$26.89 per hour Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training Number of Jobs, 2012 129,100 Job Outlook, 2012-22 3% (Slower than average) Employment Change, 2012-22 3,800 What Writers and Authors Do Writers and authors develop written content for advertisements, books, magazines, movie and television scripts, songs, and online publications.
Work Environment Writers and authors work in an office, at home, or wherever else they have access to a computer. Most work full time. However, self-employed and freelance writers usually work part time or have variable schedules. About two-thirds were self-employed in 2012.
How to Become a Writer or Author A college degree is generally required for a full-time position as a writer or author. Proficiency with computers is necessary for staying in touch with sources, editors, and other writers while working on assignments. Excellent writing skills are essential.
Pay The median annual wage for writers and authors was $55,940 in May 2012.
Job Outlook Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 3 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Strong competition is expected for full-time jobs because many people are attracted to this occupation.
Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of writers and authors with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about writers and authors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
The WI Entry Level would be $19,030. And the National Entry Level would be $20,770.
2010 and 2020 Employment Statistics:
2012 Median Pay $55,940 per year
$26.89 per hour Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training Number of Jobs, 2012 129,100 Job Outlook, 2012-22 3% (Slower than average) Employment Change, 2012-22 3,800 What Writers and Authors Do Writers and authors develop written content for advertisements, books, magazines, movie and television scripts, songs, and online publications.
Work Environment Writers and authors work in an office, at home, or wherever else they have access to a computer. Most work full time. However, self-employed and freelance writers usually work part time or have variable schedules. About two-thirds were self-employed in 2012.
How to Become a Writer or Author A college degree is generally required for a full-time position as a writer or author. Proficiency with computers is necessary for staying in touch with sources, editors, and other writers while working on assignments. Excellent writing skills are essential.
Pay The median annual wage for writers and authors was $55,940 in May 2012.
Job Outlook Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 3 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Strong competition is expected for full-time jobs because many people are attracted to this occupation.
Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of writers and authors with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about writers and authors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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education and training
Education Needed at the DCE Junior High and High school:
*Algebra
*Creative writing
*World History
*Public Speaking
*Journalism
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Post High School Education and Training:
You would need a Bachelors degree or a Doctoral degree for university.
Special Requirements:
There are no special requirements, licenses, or certifications required for this topic.
Beyond Education:
*You need to be creative
*And like working with people
Opportunity for advancement:
You can get a doctorate degree or you can get promoted to a higher level.
Nature of work
Day-to-Day work:
*Data research
*Editing news stories
Working Conditions:
Advantages: Working outside, and getting to do a lot of traveling
Disadvantages: Working in bad weather, and being away from home for long periods of time.
My opinion:
I would say yes this job would be for me because I have a very wild mind at times and have always wanted to do a lot of traveling around the world therefore I think this job would suite me quite well.