Job Roles in the Media

In the media there are many different sectors and jobs roles, ranging from managing directors to lighting technicians . In the media most jobs will not be permanent, especially the ones In creative media sector. A lot of people in the media sector are freelance, this means that companies hire you for something like 10 days or how ever long they need you for then you move on to another job. Some role ask for a freelancer but state in the job listing 'could possibly become permanent.' When you are hired you can be hired on a fixed term contract this is where you are employed for a certain amount of time, this can be extended if they require your services for longer. Working in the media you will more likely then not work horrible hours, you may work shits or have irregular patterns. When getting paid comes into play if you work freelance you will be paid hourly, but if you are employed permanent and full time you will be paid a salary at the end of each like an other full time job.

The easiest way to get a job in the media is to start out as a runner and sit wait you get promoted and continue to work your way up the ladder. I looked into job roles that are currently available in the media, a few jobs I found Include: Producer, Editor, Brand Manager, Boom Op and Tecnical Director

The New York Film Academy in LA are looking for a Producer of a 15 minute film, they require
someone with pervious experience, and wouldn't mind working along with a young director. They must have of experience and skills working In preproduction and working at film festivals. This is for 3 -  6 months, this short film only has a budget of $12000 (Approx £7000)and the producer will only get paid $500-$800 (approx £305-£489) this is practically nothing in comparison to what a Producer on a major Hollywood film would get. This job would have irregulars hours and also be very demanding. 

Loose Canon Films have a vacancy for a runner, this job is paid hourly and you would only be paid the lowest minimum wage. Being a runner is a ver low paid job but give you a good experience especially if you are a runner on a film. In this particular job you would only earn £5.90 an hour so for a typical 10 hour day you would earn £59 a day. The company also only require you for 10 days then you would have to film another job. Being a Runner you have to work shifts but they would be irregular shift patternes and you'd have to work when they require you. A runner doesn't really do anything else other then get coffees and food for people like the crew or the talent.

Like I mentioned earlier most jobs in the media sector are not permanent, the job I found that is permanent is as a Band Manager working for and international production company. For this you would work over 37 hours a week but be working on office hours (9-5) and possible over time.  With this job you will have to manage the rollout of brand strategies and work along side other members if the team. The yearly salary for this job is £45,000-£55,000.