The UK Careers Fair logo
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
HomeAbout2024 ScheduleEventsNewsJobsLondon
Exhibit With UsBook A Stand
Contact Us
Job Guides
5 min read

All You Need to Know About a Career in Media

Here’s all you need to know about a career in media.
Written by
Olivia Batten
Guest Post
Published on
September 27, 2022

Over the years, creative industries such as media have become a popular career choice and with new pathways emerging more than ever, you can show off your talents and get involved in amazing projects. While traditional broadcasting and print advertising are still powerful, today’s media landscape is rapidly developing.

What is media?

Everybody interacts with media in some way or another. Media is a broad term for information that is conveyed from one group to another (via TV, radio or social media) and this can be for entertainment purposes or business. There are many different roles and contributors to media such as marketers, journalists or photographers and each position play a vital role in the production of media.

Starting your Media career

Since media is a competitive industry it’s a good idea to gain qualifications or training in a media-related subject. Not only will this put you ahead of other applicants but having this on your CV will open up more options.

You can start your media career by doing the following:

● Studying for a degree in a media-related subject such as advertising, TV and film, journalism, broadcasting, marketing or radio production.

● Starting a media apprenticeship so you can train on the job.

● Creating a portfolio of work.

Although these are some of the most common ways of starting your career in media, if you do not have formal qualifications becoming a runner or seeking work experience in the industry will help you get started and put your name out there.

Which pathways can you take?

Media offers pathways both in front and behind the camera. Perhaps you enjoy entertaining people and would love to host a radio show or maybe you’re better suited to planning content as a copywriter. Either way, there are plenty of opportunities to be creative.

Some of the most common pathways in media include:

● Digital marketer

● Video editor

● Media researcher

● Public relations officer

● Copywriter

● Radio broadcaster

The great thing about media is that you can work for small businesses, cooperations and organisations which leaves plenty of room to get involved with a whole range of projects. Media is one of the most diverse industries so there are plenty of avenues that you can choose from.

Media salary expectations

Like most industries, salaries in media and dependent on your responsibility level and experience. If you have a degree or relevant qualifications this may increase your starting salary, however, there is a lot to learn in media so the more experience you gain the more you can earn.

Below are some of the average salaries for common media positions:

● Magazine editor - £20,000 +

● Copywriter - £18,000 +

● Broadcast journalist - £25,000+

Meet with some of the best media employers by signing up for The UK Careers Fair. We welcome everyone aged 16-65 to explore their options and kickstart a career that they love. Keep up to date with our events page for all the latest information.

Weekly newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated with the latest insights for the freshest trends and know-how in the career realm.
By submitting, you are agreeing to receive our weekly newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time if you no longer wish to receive these updates.
Read about our privacy policy.
Thank you! You're now subscribed to the latest news from The UK Careers Fair.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Latest News

Dive into our latest insights for the freshest trends and know-how in the career realm, updated daily.
Finance

Inflation

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
March 28, 2024
5 min read
Finance

The Correlation Between Money And Mental Health

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
March 27, 2024
5 min read
Seasonal

Easter In The Workplace - The Opportunity For Renewal

Joanna Clare
|
Content Manager
March 26, 2024
5 min read

Upcoming Events

Check out our full and comprehensive list of upcoming events.

Birmingham Careers Fair
April 5, 2024
Canterbury Careers Fair
April 10, 2024
Edinburgh Careers Fair
April 10, 2024
Stirling Careers Fair
April 11, 2024
Lincoln Careers Fair
April 11, 2024
Glasgow Careers Fair
April 12, 2024
Ipswich Careers Fair
April 12, 2024
Derby Careers Fair
April 17, 2024
Truro Careers Fair
April 17, 2024
Gloucester Careers Fair
April 17, 2024
Plymouth Careers Fair
April 18, 2024
Wakefield Careers Fair
April 18, 2024
Manchester Careers Fair
April 19, 2024
Portsmouth Careers Fair
April 19, 2024
Belfast Careers Fair
April 19, 2024
Wrexham Careers Fair
April 24, 2024
Winchester Careers Fair
April 24, 2024
Blackburn Careers Fair
April 24, 2024
Bolton Careers Fair
April 25, 2024
Liverpool Careers Fair
August 1, 2024
Cheltenham Careers Fair
August 2, 2024
York Careers Fair
August 7, 2024
Bristol Careers Fair
August 7, 2024
Darlington Careers Fair
August 8, 2024
Exeter Careers Fair
August 8, 2024
Southampton Careers Fair
August 9, 2024
Harrogate Careers Fair
August 9, 2024
 TAKE ME THERE