Media Jobs & Careers

The media industry is a fast paced environment that can be very stressful, but also very rewarding. A variety of jobs are available and require some type of formal education. Working in the media won’t be the job for you if you’re looking for normal working hours however. Hours can and will include: nights, mornings, weekends and holidays.

Producer- A newscast is assembled by a producer that works in the newsroom. They are responsible for what types of stories will be told and the order they are told. They usually write any stories that are not told by a reporter. Producers work very closely with the anchors and executive producers as to what stories are important and how they’ll be presented. During the newscast they work with the director to make sure it’s presented the way it was intended.  

Editor – Videos shown during the newscasts are made by the editors. They work closely with the producer in the newsroom to make sure the video they edit matches the story the producer is writing. A variety of computer programs are used to edit video.

Photographer- Reporters work with photographers as a team to gather information on the story they’re assigned. Photographers use special video cameras to shoot the video that will be shown in the reporter’s story. They’re also responsible for setting up a live shot if the reporter will talk about their story live in the newscast. Photographers and reporters usually drive around in a news vehicle that is equipped with editing equipment. Most photographers are also required to edit the story they put together with the reporter.