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Arts & Design, Media & Communication Career Cluster
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Are you a creative thinker? A performer or artist? Do you enjoy creating content and analyzing trends in marketing and communications? Does your preferred method of expression include using your imagination and creative outlets, such as writing, designing and producing?
Arts & Design, Media & Communications range from roles behind the scenes, on the stage or in front of the camera, to breaking news, creating content, or designing concepts or tangible pieces for people and places. These careers offer opportunities to use written and verbal communication, creative expression, and diverse production and performance platforms to convey meaning and information to audiences of all varieties.
Does this description align with your interests? Then check out the insights, resources, and possible careers below.
Possible Careers
Common job titles include:
- Artist/Illustrator
- Audio/Visual Technician
- Copywriter
- Event Planner
- Fashion Assistant
- Graphic Designer
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Media Planner
- Multimedia Journalist
- News Producer
- Performer
- Photographer
- Production Assistant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Reporter
- Social Media and Digital Content Manager
- Web Designer
- Workforce Analyst
In-demand specialized skills include:
- Social Media
- Marketing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Budgeting
- Broadcast Industry Knowledge
- Project Management
- Brand Experience
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Service
- Sales / Business Development
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