Media, print and publishing

Media, print and publishing

In Worcestershire, a wide range of companies advertise positions in this area, because some form of media and print is often required in every type of business, no matter what sector they work in!

Fancy being a sound operator for a band? Or maybe writing your own novel? Careers in the media are very popular and highly competitive. They span across many different sectors including film, journalism, music, publishing, radio, television, video games and web design.

Communication skills, management and social media skills are the top 3 common skills employers request in job adverts in this sector.

In Worcestershire, the demand and interest for jobs in the media, print and publishing sector is everchanging. We have gathered data from the last 6 months to highlight the supply and demand within this sector, the demand for apprenticeships and the top employers hiring in this sector.

Design and the media sector

In the UK, the media sector employs 550,000 people and brings together opportunities in a wide range of sectors including animation, computer games, film production, interactive media, radio, television and advertising.

Media includes the advertising sector and covers advertising, marketing and public relations or communications companies.

Advertising involves selling and promoting brands and goods to attract more people to buy them. This involves using a wide range of different techniques – from creating targeted Facebook advertising to making adverts for YouTube and analysing campaigns.

Many of these roles rely on computing and digital skills.

Get started on your future: what you'll need

You’ll need excellent verbal communication skills, to be flexible and open to change, the ability to work well with your hands, persistence, determination and customer service skills.

Explore jobs in this sector

• Red - Formal Qualifications required – GCSE’s grades 4-9 , Level 3 Qualifications , A levels, or Degree
• Amber - Some Formal Qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
• Green - No formal Qualification required

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