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Creative and media
TV and film runners work behind the scenes, doing small jobs and basic tasks to help productions run smoothly.
You could do a degree course although it's not essential. Relevant subjects include:
Volunteering
Get as much practical experience as you can. This will show employers that you're committed to learning more about the industry. You can build useful experience through activities like:
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
If you already have some industry experience or have completed training, then you may be able to apply for a Creative Skillset Trainee placement. With experience, you could move into a production assistant, assistant producer (AP) or producer role.
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.
Bookbinders turn printed paper into books and catalogues using machines, and traditional hand binding methods for specialist books.
Writers produce creative work, including novels, children's books, scripts, poetry and travel and technical writing.
TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
Art directors design the visual side of advertising campaigns for all kinds of media including film, TV, web or print.
Marketing executives promote a company's products, services or brand.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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