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Media and Communication Occupations

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Employment of media and communication occupations is projected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations, which will result in about 43,200 new jobs. Demand for media and communication occupations is expected to arise from the need to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms.

The median annual wage for media and communication occupations was $57,530 in May 2018, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $38,640.

OCCUPATION	JOB SUMMARY	ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION	2018 MEDIAN PAY
Announcers	Announcers present music, news, and sports and may provide commentary or interview guests about these or other important topics. Some act as masters of ceremonies (emcees) or disc jockeys (DJs) at weddings, parties, or clubs.	See How to Become One	$31,990
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	See How to Become One	$43,660
Editors	Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.	Bachelor's degree	$59,480
Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators	Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.	Bachelor's degree	$58,990
Interpreters and Translators	Interpreters and translators convert information from one language into another language. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language; translators work in written language.	Bachelor's degree	$49,930
Photographers	Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that tell a story or record an event.	High school diploma or equivalent	$34,000
Public Relations Specialists	Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. They craft media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of their organization and to increase awareness of its work and goals.	Bachelor's degree	$60,000
Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts	Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio.	Bachelor's degree	$43,490
Technical Writers	Technical writers, also called technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through an organization’s communications channels.	Bachelor's degree	$71,850
Writers and Authors	Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media, including advertisements; books; magazines; movie, play, and television scripts; and blogs.	Bachelor's degree	$62,170