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Job Roles in the Media Industry - Coggle Diagram
Job Roles in the Media Industry
Creative Roles
Web designer
Script Writer
Writes scripts for scenes (narration/dialogue)
Illustrator/Graphic Artist
Creates original art work by hand often with a graphics tablet
Copy writer
Writes text based content
Graphics designer
Plan, design and create graphics
Photographer
Takes digital images
Content Creator
Generates content for new media and digital publishing (text/video/images)
Animator
Generates moving images
Jobs which are focused on coming up with and developing ideas to help create a product for a target audience. Predominantly works in the pre-production and production phases.
Research target audience
Creates visually appealing or interesting media content
Liaise with client about production of products and action feedback
Produce professional, original media content to meet client requirements
Technical Roles
Video Editor
Edits video footage together
Sound Editor
Edits captured sound together with non-diegetic sounds to product final product
Audio Technician
Ensures recordings are suitable in terms of volume and clarity. May also work to capture recordings best
Web Developer
Codes/tests/maintains webpages
Games Developer
Codes game play and tests functionality
Camera operator
Operates cameras and equipment to get the correct shot
Jobs which involve the use of technology and operating equipment to develop, improve and finalise media products. Needed in the production and post-production phases.
Works with creatives to produce the media content
Test and checks equipment
Uses equipment to create content
Uses software to create media content
Follows planning documents to produce media content
Senior Roles
Director
Leads the creative and technical teams in production. Gives creative and technical input
Production Manager
Oversees day to day production tasks
Creative Director
Oversees the overall style and concept of a media product
Campaign manager
Overall direction of adverts and campaigns
Editor
Oversees the final editing process to product the end product. May work with specific editors (sound/video) to achieve the product correctly
Jobs which involve overseeing the creation and development of products and projects. Supports and manages some or all of the technical and creative roles. Required at all phases.
Overseeing project
Managing teams
Meeting deadlines
Meeting clients and client liaison
Evaluating products
Ensure that the product matches the client brief and ethos