Creative and media
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Actor
Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
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Advertising account executive
Account handler, client services executive
Advertising account executives manage clients for an advertising agency.
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Advertising account planner
Strategic planner
Advertising account planners develop and plan ad campaigns to make sure adverts reach the right audience.
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Advertising art director
Creative
Art directors design images for ad campaigns, including film, TV, website and printed adverts.
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Advertising copywriter
Copywriter, creative, advertiser
Advertising copywriters create the words used for print, TV, radio and online adverts.
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Advertising media buyer
Media buyer, TV, radio or digital buyer, out of home buyer
Media buyers book advert space on newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and websites.
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Advertising media planner
Communications planner, media strategist
Advertising media planners decide which media is best to advertise their client's products or services.
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Animator
2D animator, 3D animator, stop-frame animator
Animators bring drawings and computer generated characters to life on screen.
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Antique dealer
Antique dealers buy and sell old objects and collector items.
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Architect
Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings.
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Architectural technician
Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams on the design process of building projects.
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Architectural technologist
Building technologist
Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.
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Archivist
Curator, records manager
Archivists look after and preserve collections of historical records and documents.
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Art editor
Art editors use images and words to decide what an online or printed magazine looks like.
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Art therapist
Art psychotherapist
Art therapists help people express difficult thoughts and feelings through creative activities.
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Art valuer
Art valuers give advice on how much a piece of art or a collection of art is worth.
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Arts administrator
Arts administrators help organise exhibitions, manage staff and look after buildings like museums.
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Audio visual technician
AV technician
Audio visual technicians install and run screens, sound and lighting equipment at events and performances.
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Blacksmith
Forge worker, artist blacksmith
Blacksmiths work with different metals to make and repair decorative, industrial and everyday items.
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Bookbinder
Print finisher
Bookbinders turn printed paper into books and catalogues by hand or using machines.
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Bookseller
Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them on to customers.
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Broadcast engineer
Broadcast engineers make sure programmes are shown at the right times and are high quality.
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Broadcast journalist
Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.
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Ceramics designer-maker
Ceramicist
Ceramics designer-makers design and create products made from clay.
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Choreographer
Choreographers design steps, movements and dances, usually with music, for dancers and other artists to perform.
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Commissioning editor
Commissioning editors request or buy authors, book titles and ideas to publish them.
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Community arts worker
Community arts workers help local communities plan and take part in activities like drama, dance, painting and photography.
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Computer games tester
Games tester, quality assurance tester, video games tester
Computer games testers play computer games to check they work and find problems or ‘bugs’.
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Conservator
Conservation officer
Conservators look after and restore objects, artworks or buildings of historical importance.
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Copy editor
Copy editors make sure writing is clear, consistent, correct and ready to publish in printed and online publications.
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Costume designer
Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the clothes and costumes in theatre, film or television productions.
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Dance teacher
Dance teachers train and develop their pupils in all types of dance.
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Dancer
Dance artist, dance performer
Dancers use movement to perform for live audiences or in recorded performances.
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Design and development engineer
Research engineer, industrial designer
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.
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Director of photography
DP, DoP, cinematographer
Directors of photography (DoPs) manage lighting and camera crews on TV and film productions to create the right look and feel for images.
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DJ
Disc jockey, djay
DJs play music for audiences in live venues, at events or on the radio.
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Dressmaker
Seamstress, seamster
Dressmakers create and alter clothing like dresses, trousers and shirts for their customers.
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Drone pilot
Unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, UAV pilot
Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.
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Editorial assistant
Publishing assistant
Editorial assistants provide support at all stages of the publication process for books, journals, magazines and online content.
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Entertainer
Entertainers perform for audiences in stage, cabaret or comedy shows.
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Ergonomist
Human factors specialist
Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who need to use them.
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Exhibition designer
Exhibition designers work with organisations and individuals to turn their ideas into engaging displays.
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Fashion design assistant
Fashion design assistants help designers to create new materials, styles, colours and patterns for fashion brands and labels.
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Fashion designer
Fashion designers use creative and technical skills to design new clothing and fashion ranges.
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Fashion model
Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
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Film critic
Film reviewer, movie critic, film writer
Film critics analyse films and produce reviews and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media channels and websites.
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Fine artist
Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
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Florist
Florists sell flowers and create bouquets for weddings, funerals, events and special occasions.
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Footwear designer
Footwear designers create new designs and sample patterns for men's, women's and children's footwear.
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Franchise owner
Franchisee
Franchise owners are self-employed people who buy a licence to operate a business under an established company's brand.
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French polisher
French polishers use traditional skills to treat wood and restore furniture and items like staircases, doors and musical instruments.
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Furniture designer
Furniture designers create designs for mass-produced furniture, furniture made in small batches and one-off pieces.
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Furniture maker
Cabinet maker, craft woodworker
Furniture makers make and restore items like chairs, tables, beds and display cabinets.
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Furniture restorer
Furniture restorers repair and conserve modern and antique pieces of furniture.
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Glassmaker
Craft glassmaker, glass decorator, finisher
Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.
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Graphic designer
Graphic designers create visual branding, adverts, brochures, magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays.
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Illustrator
Illustrators produce drawings, paintings or diagrams for use in products like books and greetings cards, or on packaging.
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Indexer
Indexers build up lists of searchable terms for things like books, magazines, reports, websites and photographic collections.
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Interior designer
Interior designers plan and supervise the layout and decoration of the inside of buildings.
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Jewellery designer-maker
Silversmith
Jewellery designers plan and create jewellery, silverware and other decorative products.
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Kitchen and bathroom designer
Kitchen and bathroom designers plan and design kitchens and bathrooms to meet customer needs.
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Knitting machinist
Industrial knitter, knitting machine operator
Knitting machinists produce products including clothing, soft furnishings and medical textiles on knitting machines.
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Landscape architect
Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
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Leather craftworker
Leather worker, saddler
Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.
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Lighting technician
Gaffer
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting for concerts, conferences and theatre, or in film and TV productions.
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Live sound engineer
Audio engineer
Live sound engineers control the sound at events like theatre performances, music concerts and festivals.
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Magazine journalist
Magazine reporter, staff writer
Magazine journalists research and write news articles and features for a wide variety of publications.
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Make-up artist
Media make-up artist, theatrical make-up artist, make-up designer
Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.
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Market research data analyst
Data analyst, research analyst, market intelligence analyst, statistician, data insight professional
Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.
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Market researcher
Market research interviewer, market research assistant
Market research interviewers find out what people think about products, services or issues.
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Marketing executive
Digital marketing executive, marketing officer, online marketing officer
Marketing executives promote a company's products, services or brand.
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Marketing manager
Brand manager, account manager
Marketing managers plan how to promote products, services or brands and oversee all marketing activity.
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Media researcher
Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.
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Medical illustrator
Clinical photographer, medical videographer, medical graphic designer, medical artist
Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.
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Model maker
Model makers create 3D models for many uses, from prototypes and film sets, to construction, engineering and architecture projects.
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Museum curator
Art gallery curator
Museum and art gallery curators manage collections of objects of artistic, scientific, historical and general interest.
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Music promotions manager
Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.
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Music teacher
Music teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities.
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Music therapist
Music therapists use music and sound to help improve people's emotional well-being, relieve stress and build confidence.
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Musical instrument maker and repairer
Musical instrument technician
Musical instrument makers and repairers create new musical instruments or repair ones that have been damaged.
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Musician
Classical musician, pop musician, instrumentalist, composer
Musicians create or perform different types of music, from classical to pop and rock.
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Naval architect
Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
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Newspaper journalist
Reporter, press officer
Newspaper journalists investigate and write up stories for local, regional and national newspapers.
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Newspaper or magazine editor
Newspaper and magazine editors manage the style and content of printed publications.
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Pattern cutter
Pattern cutters create pattern templates based on drawings from a fashion designer to make clothes.
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Photographer
Photographers take and process pictures of people, places, products and events.
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Photographic stylist
Photographic stylists use clothes, props and accessories to stage sets and create the right 'look' and mood for a photo shoot.
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Photographic technician
Photo processing technician, digital imaging technician
Photographic technicians help photographers and produce images from digital files.
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Picture framer
Picture framers mount items like photographs, paintings and other artwork for display.
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Pre-press operator
Pre-press technician
Pre-press operators work in the printing industry, getting artwork from a client and supplying the printing plates used on a press.
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Product designer
Industrial designer, 3D designer, prototype designer, inventor
Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
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Prop maker
Prop designer, prop builder, props technician
Prop makers create objects for use in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
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Public relations director
PR director, PR account director, communications director
Public relations (PR) directors manage communication campaigns and strategy for their organisation or clients.
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Public relations officer
PR officer, PR executive, communications officer, press officer
Public relations (PR) officers manage an organisation's public image and reputation.
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Radio broadcast assistant
BA
Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
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Reprographic assistant
Print room operator
Reprographic assistants use copiers, scanners and printers to make documents, brochures, leaflets and pictures.
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Retail merchandiser
Retail merchandisers make sure that goods are in the right stores, or online, at the right time and the right price.
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Roadie
Event technician, production technician, technical support crew, road crew
Roadies set up and dismantle stage, instruments, sound and lighting equipment before and after live shows, festivals and events.
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Sales manager
Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.
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Screenwriter
Screenplay writer, script writer
Screenwriters write the stories for feature films, TV programmes and computer games.
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Set designer
Set designers design and create the settings for commercials, television, theatre and films.
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Sewing machinist
Machinist, industrial sewing machinist, sewing machine operator
Sewing machinists make clothes, accessories and soft furniture.
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Signwriter
Signwriters produce signs by hand and with machines for display on shops, businesses and company vehicles.
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Sports commentator
Sports announcer, sports presenter, pundit
Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events and offer their opinions to listeners and viewers.
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Stage manager
Stage managers make sure the sets, equipment and props are ready for the opening of a performance.
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Stagehand
Stage technician, backstage crew member
Stagehands help to get things ready on set for performances in the theatre, at concerts and in TV and film studios.
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Stonemason
Stonemasons carve blocks of stone, and lay and fit stonework into place on construction projects.
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Studio sound engineer
Audio engineer, recording engineer
Sound engineers work in studios and make recordings of music, speech and sound effects.
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Sub-editor
Subs
Sub-editors check written content before it's published in newspapers, magazines and on websites.
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Tailor
Bespoke tailor
Tailors create custom made suits, jackets and coats for individual customers. They also alter and repair clothes.
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Tattooist and body piercer
Body artist
Tattooists create permanent artwork on their clients' bodies. Body piercers pierce parts of clients' bodies so that they can wear jewellery.
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Taxidermist
Taxidermists preserve mammals, birds, reptiles and fish for display in museums or private collections.
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Technical author
Technical copywriter, technical editor, technical communicator
Technical authors write documents and guides that explain how to use products and services.
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Technical textiles designer
Textile technical specialist, analytical textiles technologist
Technical textiles designers research, create and test textiles for use in healthcare, manufacturing and construction materials.
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Textile designer
Textile designers create fabric designs and patterns for woven, knitted and printed materials for clothes and interior furnishings.
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Textiles production manager
Textiles manufacturing manager
Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.
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Translator
Translators convert the written word from the 'source language' into the 'target language', making sure that the meaning is the same.
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TV or film assistant director
AD
Assistant directors support directors by organising and planning everything on TV or film sets.
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TV or film assistant production co-ordinator
Assistant production co-ordinators support producers in making film or TV programmes.
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TV or film camera operator
Camera operators record images for film, television, commercials and online.
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TV or film director
Movie director, television director, director
TV and film directors lead the creative and technical production for cinema and television.
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TV or film producer
TV and film producers plan and manage the business side of creating television programmes and films.
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TV or film production manager
Production managers take care of the business, financial and recruitment side of film and television productions.
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TV or film production runner
TV and film runners work behind the scenes, doing small jobs and basic tasks to help productions run smoothly.
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TV or film sound technician
Production mixer, audio recordist
Sound technicians are responsible for recording the voices and background noise on TV and film shoots.
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TV presenter
Television presenter, TV broadcaster
TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
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Upholsterer
Upholsterers pad, cover and re-cover furniture with materials like leather, suede or cotton.
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Video editor
Film editor
Video editors bring together images and sound for use in film, TV and online productions.
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Visual merchandiser
Window dresser, display assistant
Visual merchandisers design eye-catching product displays and store layouts to encourage sales.
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Vlogger
Video blogger
Vloggers create and post videos online about their life or specialist interests.
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Wardrobe assistant
Wardrobe assistants help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and TV productions.
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Web content editor
Content designer, web content designer, digital editor, online content producer
Web content editors research, write and manage an organisation’s online content, including text, images, video and other media.
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Web designer
Digital designer
Web designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.
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Writer
Author
Writers create written work such as books, scripts, poems, blogs and technical guides.