Careers

Photojournalist

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~Job Description:

   -use photographs to tell a story, instead of words

   -take pictures to complement articles or other written works

   -capture images into their pictures to tell a worthy story

   -types of reporters that take photographs of places, people, and community, political, and sports events that are newsworthy

~Necessary Skills:

   -must be familiar with the latest photography equipment such as digital cameras, scanners, special software, and Internet technology

   -must build a portfolio to be considered for positions(typically consists of 20 images that demonstrate a photojournalist’s skills in all parts of photojournalism)

   -important to get their photography published

~Educational Requirements:

   -a college degree in photography or other related field

~Growth Within the Career:

   -The growth of newspapers, journals, and magazines will drive employment growth of photojournalists

   -Photojournalists with extensive education and experience and unique talents or skills will have the best prospects

~Settings that Provide Employment:

   -Newspapers

   -Magazines

   -Companies

   -Anything that needs a story in a picture :)

~Salary

   -Starting: 1 to 4 years experience earn between $10.32 and $14.42 an hour

   -Maximum: 5 to 9 years experience earned between $11.79 and $16.45 an hour

~Other Jobs to Help Build Skills:

   -working part-time jobs at school or local newspapers

   -completing internships

   -attend annual conferences

   -education to stay up to date on technological advances in photography and new techniques and equipment

Production Artist

~Job Description:

   -the last person to see a design before it is published; they edit it and correct any mistakes; they need to know how a design works; work well in InDesign and Acrobat

~Skills:

   -Background of classes you can take in HS (Graphic Design, Computer Skills), editing experiences (advertising industries)

~Education:

   -Bachelors degree in Graphic Design

~Salary:

   -Ranges from $60 to $250 per hour

Art Director

~Job Description:

   -supervise and critique the visual appearance so that it meets the clients needs

~Skills:

   -being good with people and being able to not offend ppl when you correct them

   -skills with certain computer programs

~Education:

   -some sort of degree in the field or graphic design or advertisement

~Salary:

   -$35,000 to 83,000 per year

Creative Director

~Job Description:

   -oversee the design of the projects

   -make sure that the needs of the client are met

~Skills:

   -leadership

   -good management

   -organized

   -communicate effectively

~Education:

   -some sort of degree in Fine Arts and Visual Arts; and Management

~Salary:

   -for 5 years experience they earn between $52,500 to $115,000 per year

Illustrator

~Job Description:

   -creates images, technical and not technical drawings, from printed materials -- from books to greeting cards to advertisements

~Skills:

   -good techniques in Art

   -creative mind

   -internships/classes that gear towards illustrating

~Education:

   -Bachelors in Fine Arts

~Salary:

   -$44,000 to 55,000

   -more experience: $74,000

Web Designer~Job Description:

   -responsible for creating World Wide Web pages for a client

    -gives look and editor for the website

~Skills:

   -strong verbal and visual communication skills

   -knowledge of the most current HTML extensions

   -knowledge of FTP and other programs that have variety of functions

~Education:

   -4-year college degree, 2-year associates degree in something related

~Salary:

   -range from $51,000 to $74,000 per year

Package Designer

~Job Description:

   -create and design packaging for different products

~Skills:

   -general knowledge of folds and creases or packages

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree in Communications

~Salary:

   -range from $40,000 to $80,000

Comic Book Artist 

~Job Description:

   -create comics for the people who read them

~Skills:

   -active listening

   -keeping up with current trends

~Education:

   -degree in Fine Arts or Drawing

~Salary:

   -$53,000 to $75,000 (depending on how well your comics sell)

Graphic Designer

~Job Description:

   -communicate visually

   -create a visual for advertisements

~Skills:

   -Photoshop

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

~Salary:

   -average: $50,000

   -low: $35,000

   -high: $60,000

Publication Designer

~Job Description:

   -creates designs, concepts, and sample lay-outs

~Skills:

   -strong graphic design skills

   -strong page lay-out skills

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree in some sort of graphic

~Salary:

   -average: $48,000

Storyboard Artist

~Job Description:

   -translate screen plays and sequences into a series of illustrations

~Skills:

   -drawing skills

   -ability to think cinematically

~Education:

   -degree in Fine Arts or any graphic

~Salary:

   -starting: $30,000 (depending how well you work)

AIGA

~Stands for:

   -The American Institute of Graphic Arts

~What they do/Purpose:

   -Showing people graphic design and inspiring them

   -Support the field of Graphic Design

SPD

~Stands for:

   -The Society of Publication Designers

~What they do/Purpose:

   -promotes and encourages editorial design

   -offer internships

   -they have events to show off work

   -competitions for scholarships

Portrait Photographer

~Job Description:

   -take photographs with creativity and capture facial expressions; don't focus on background

~Skills:

   -creative

   -know your equipment

   -develop and print photographs

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree of Arts and Photography

~Salary:

   -$20,000 and $46,000

Computer Animator

~Job Description:

   -work with computers to make things and ideas come to life

~Skills:

   -artistic ability

   -familiarization with computer animation programs

   -creativity

~Education:

   -Knowledge of animation programs

   -artistic experience

~Salary:

   -$61,000 annually

PIAG

~Stands for:

   -Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia

~What they do/Purpose:

   -educate the public about the importance of printing

   -act as a catalyst for growth of the printing and imaging industry

   -strengthen and support its members through valuable educational and business resources

Documentary Photographer

~Job Description:

   -popular form of photography used to capture significant and historical events such as wars and poverty, as opposed to the beauty of nature or fantasy

~Skills:

   -experience in photography

   -passion for current events and world history

   -adaptable to change

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree in Photo Journalism

   -training in digital photography and photographic design software

~Salary:

   -starting $39,000 [can be increased depending where you have to go and skills]

Advertising Photographer

~Job Description:

   -take pictures of various subjects and products and other images for promotional materials

~Skills:

   -knowledge of digital camera

   -process pictures

   -know how to use Photoshop or other graphic design programs

   -helpful to have experience in other areas of photography

~Education:

   -Bachelor's in any Photography or Fine Arts [but it's not necessary]

~Salary:

   -starting $39,980

   -higher: up to $150,000

Editorial Photographer

~Job Description:

   -take pictures for magazines [like cover images or images that go along with the articles]

~Skills:

   -knowledge of digital camera

   -know how to use Photoshop and Illustrator

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree in Photography or Fine Arts

~Salary:

   -range from $17,000 to $61,000

Name

~Job Description:

   -genre of photography devoted to display clothing and other fashion items

~Skills:

   -knowledge of Photography

   -know designers and fashion

   -good communication skills

~Education:

   -Associate's of Bachelor's degree for Professional Photography

~Salary:

   -ranges from $20,000 or $100,000 or higher

Sports Photography

~Job Description:

   -various jobs taking pictures involving sports and sporting events

~Skills:

   -knowledge of cameras

   -knowledge of lighting

   -composition skills

~Education:

   -Bachelor's degree of Arts and Photography

~Salary:

   -starts at $24,000

   -professional: $45,000

PPA

~Stands for:

   -Professional Photographers of American

~What they do/Purpose:

   -represents the national Photographic Association and is the largest non-profit association for photographers

   -business workshop

   -competitions

APA

~Stands for:

   -American Photographic Artists

~What they do/Purpose:

   -school for people to go to to take and learn pictures

   -campaign and speak as one voice for advertising photographers and image makers to the advertising industry to the US

   -mentor, educate, and inspire photographic intelligence

NAPP

~Stands for:

   -National Association of Photographic Users

~What they do/Purpose:

   -enhancing life sources

   -prepping people

   -ALL ABOUT PHOTOSHOP :D

NPPA

~Stands for:

   -National Press Photographer Association

~What they do/Purpose:

   -represents and protects photo journalists in the field

Copywriter

~Job Description:

   -the write text for the graphic, like a poster

~Skills:

   -good with text, grammar, english
   -creative
   -think cleverly
   -be able to put stuff together

~Education:

   -Journalism or English degree

~Salary:

   -$75-$125 per hour

Free Lancer

~Job Description:

   -when you work for yourself, instead of a company

~Skills:

   -be able to do administrative work
   -do your own bankwork and stuff
   -be able to get your own clients
   -understand programs

~Education:

   -Degree in Graphic Design or something similar

~Salary:

   -median: $50 to $75 per hour

GAG

~Stands for:

   -Graphic Art Guide

~What they do/Purpose:

   -mission of graphic artist guide is to promote and protect the social, economical, and professional interest of its members
   -committed to improve conditions for all graphic artist and raising standards for the entire industry
   -helps with illustrators, fine arts artists, and graphic designers