10 physical and

mechanical occupations
By: Graci Hester

Actor

Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other
performing arts media. They interpret a writers script to entertain or inform an audience.
o Many actors enhance their skills through formal dramatic education, and long-term
training is common.
o 19.82 per hour

Announcer
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.
Educational requirements for announcers vary. Radio and television announcers
typically need a bachelors degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications,
along with an internship or work experience from their college radio or television
station. Public address system announcers typically need a high school diploma, along
with short-term on-the-job training.
$29,010 per year
$13.95 per hour

Painter ,stage, settings

Writers and authors develop written content for advertisements, books, magazines,
movie and television scripts, songs, blogs, or other types of media.
A college degree in English, journalism, or communications is generally required for a
full-time position as a writer or author. Experience can be gained through internships,
but any form of writing that improves skill, such as blogging, is beneficial. Excellent
writing skills are essential.
o $58,850 per year
o $28.30 per hour

Singer

Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording
studios.
There are no postsecondary education requirements for musicians or singers
interested in performing popular music. However, many performers of classical music
and opera have at least a bachelors degree. Musicians and singers need extensive
and prolonged training and practice to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to
interpret music at a professional level.

$24.16 per hour

Paint , animation cartoons

Multimedia artists and animators create animation and visual effects for television,
movies, video games, and other forms of media.
Most multimedia artists and animators need a bachelors degree in computer graphics,
art, or a related field to develop both an impressive portfolio of work and the strong
technical skills that many employers prefer.
$63,630 per year
$30.59 per hour

editor

Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.

Proficiency with computers and a bachelors degree in communications, journalism, or
English are typically required to become an editor.
$54,890 per year
$26.39 per hour

Video operator

Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain
or inform an audience.
Film and video editors and camera operators typically need a bachelors degree in a
field related to film or broadcasting.
$52,470 per year
$25.23 per hour

Art Directors

o Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines,
newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create
the overall design of a project and direct others who develop artwork and layouts.
o Art directors need at least a bachelors degree in an art or design subject and previous
work experience. Depending on the industry, they may have worked as graphic
designers, illustrators, copy editors, or photographers, or in another art or design
occupation before becoming art directors.
o 85,610 per year
o $41.16 per hour

Technical writer
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 organizations communications
channels.
A college degree is usually required for a position as a technical writer. In addition,
experience with a technical subject, such as computer science, Web design, or
engineering, is important.
$69,030 per year
$33.19 per hour

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.
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians typically need postsecondary education.
Depending on the work they do, it could be either a postsecondary nondegree award
or an associates degree.
$41,350 per year
$19.88 per hour

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.
Employers generally prefer workers who have a bachelors degree in journalism or
communications along with an internship or work experience from a college radio or
television station or a newspaper.
37,200 per year
$17.88 per hour

Music Directors and Composers

Music directors, also called conductors, lead orchestras and other musical groups
during performances and recording sessions. Composers write and arrange original
music in a variety of musical styles.
Educational and training requirements for music directors and composers vary,
although most positions require related work experience. A music director or
conductor for a symphony orchestra typically needs a masters degree; a choir director
may need a bachelors degree. There are no formal educational requirements for those
interested in writing popular music.
$48,180 per year
$23.16 per hour