Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Careers in visual and performing arts, design, multimedia, journalism, and broadcasting.

12 roles
Cluster overview

What this career cluster covers

Careers in visual and performing arts, design, multimedia, journalism, and broadcasting.

Roles included

12 career roles

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Animator Art Director Broadcast Journalist/Anchor Graphic Designer Journalist Photographer Public Relations (PR) Specialist Screenwriter +4 more

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Animator

Arts/Humanities
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Brings characters, objects, or illustrations to life through various animation techniques for films, television, video games, and web content.

Art Director

Arts/Humanities
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Oversees the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie/TV show sets.

Broadcast Journalist/Anchor

Arts/Humanities
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Presents news, interviews guests, and anchors television or radio programs, delivering information to a wide audience.

Graphic Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Creates visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.

Journalist

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Gathers, researches, and reports news and events for various media platforms, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and timeliness.

Photographer

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Captures images using cameras for artistic, commercial, or journalistic purposes.

Public Relations (PR) Specialist

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Manages the public image and communications of an organization or individual, building and maintaining positive relationships with the public and media.

Screenwriter

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Writes scripts for films, television shows, plays, video games, and other visual media.

Sound Engineer/Designer

Arts/Humanities
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Records, mixes, and reproduces sound for music, film, television, and other media.

Technical Writer

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Produces clear and concise documentation, such as manuals, guides, and online help, for technical products or services.

UI/UX Designer

Any
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Designs user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for websites, mobile apps, and software, focusing on usability and user satisfaction.

Video Editor

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Assembles recorded raw material into a finished product suitable for broadcasting or distribution, creating compelling visual narratives.