1. Audio/Visual Technology, & Communications Cluster
Arts,
Audio/Visual Technology, &
Communications Cluster

2. Includes:
17 careers with description, level of required education, character traits, and average yearly salary
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3. Advertising Manager
Create interest in a product or service in order to get people to buy it
College (4 years)
Good speaking and listening skills to communicate creative ideas; Work well with others to stay organized and make decisions about advertisements
Average $96,000 a year
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4. Present music, news, sports, or weather, on radio, TV, or at events
Announcer
Present music, news, sports, or weather, on radio, TV, or at events
High school diploma or College (4 years)
Use good public speaking, writing, and research skills to plan shows and interview guests; Show persistence in getting a job; Use computer skills to run all equipment needed in announcing
Average $31,000 a year
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5. Compete in organized events to entertain fans High school diploma
Athlete
Compete in organized events to entertain fans
High school diploma
Be physically strong and fit and have good hand-eye coordination; Be focused and make quick decisions; Work well with teammates
Average $44,000 a year
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6. Author or Writer
Write advertisements, books, songs, blogs, magazine articles, movie or TV scripts, or online content
College (4 years)
Think critically about new ideas and be creative in using writing skills; Persevere when work is rejected; Adapt to new technology
Average $60,000 a year
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7. Choreographer and Dancer
Create and dance performances to share ideas or tell stories
Training and experience;
College (4 years)
Be physically strong and fit to persevere through lots of practice; Work well with others in dance; Be creative in routines
Average $33,000 a year
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8. Look for new athletes and train and teach them to be better players
Coach and Talent Scout
Look for new athletes and train and teach them to be better players
College (4 years)
Use strong leadership and communication skills to acquire and motivate athletes; Show dedication to sports and resourcefulness in creating strategies for play
Average $31,000 a year
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9. Review and revise authors’ works for publication College (4 years)
Editor
Review and revise authors’ works for publication
College (4 years)
Use excellent writing skills to correct works; Use good judgment in deciding which writing to publish; Work well with other writers
Average $56,000 a year
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10. Create original clothing, accessories, and footwear College (4 years)
Fashion Designer
Create original clothing, accessories, and footwear
College (4 years)
Use artistic and creative ideas to design; Work well with others to get design sold; Have an eye for details; Use new technologies to sew and make fashion
Average $64,000 a year
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11. Change images or film to entertain or inform an audience
Film and Video Editor
Change images or film to entertain or inform an audience
College (4 years)
Use great communication with producer and director; Have good hand-eye coordination when using cameras; Use computer skills to edit with sophisticated computer software
Average $49,000 a year
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12. Film Producer and Director
Create movies, TV shows, plays, musicals, commercials, etc.
College (4 years)
Be a leader to director actors and supervise crew; Use creativity to interpret script; Manage time and budget effectively; Use good communication to finish projects on time
Average $69,000 a year
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13. Graphic Designer
Combine art and technology to create designs for products, logos, and websites
College (4 years)
Use computer, artistic, and communication skills to design what client wants; Use time management skills; Work well with others
Average $47,000 a year
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14. Develop concepts for products like cars, toys, and home appliances
Industrial Designer
Develop concepts for products like cars, toys, and home appliances
College (4 years)
Use computer, artistic, and communication skills to design what client wants; Use problem-solving and mechanical skills to engineer different sizes, shapes, and costs for projects
Average $67,000 a year
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15. Make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful College (4 years)
Interior Designer
Make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful
College (4 years)
Use artistic and creative abilities to design what client wants; Use math to measure spaces for fit; Be good a problem-solving space issues and visualizing the overall project
Average $49,000 a year
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16. Play instruments and/or sing for concerts or recording studios
Musician and Singer
Play instruments and/or sing for concerts or recording studios
Training or College (4 years)
Have musical talent; Ability to work well with others to promote career; Show dedication to your art, if rejected after auditions; Be flexible in changing schedule or when on tour
Average $49,000 a year
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17. Use photography techniques to produce or preserve images for clients
Photographer
Use photography techniques to produce or preserve images for clients
Technical school or College (4 years)
Use “good eye” for colors, shadows, shades, light, and distance from subjects; Work well with clients; Use computer and business skills for success
Average $31,000 a year
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18. Inform the public about news and events College (4 years)
Reporter
Inform the public about news and events
College (4 years)
Show integrity in reporting just the facts; Use computer editing, writing, and speaking skills to put a story together; Be able to work quickly and show persistence in gathering information; Work well with others
Average $66,000 a year
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19. Multimedia Artist
Create animation and visual effects for video games, TV, movies, and other media
College (4 years)
Use computer, creativity, and artistic skills to develop animations; Use time-management skills to meet deadlines; Work well with teammates
Average $64,000 a year
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