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@ NBCUniversal, LLC
(Glendale, California)
@ NBCUniversal, LLC
(Los Angeles, California)
@ The Hollywood Reporter
(Los Angeles, CA)
@ CFAR
(Boston or Philadelphia)
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As mentioned in our 2022 predicted trends, the overall pivot to video is here to make its mark and stay, with platforms like TikTok gaining prominence.
“We all have shorter attention spans today, and video is a way to capture those people who don’t want to take the time to read an entire article,” says Katie Leimkuehler, a social media consultant and instructor for Mediabistro’s Build a Social Media Video Strategy course.
And with that being said, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook of jobs pertaining to video and film is set to rise nearly 30% in the next ten years, which is must faster than the average job.
What does this mean exactly? Well, it could be a good time for you to explore videography as a new skill or hobby if you’re interested in it. Luckily, there are different types of videographers—from corporate ones to wedding to news ones, so you’d have the ability to keep your options open to many different types of videography jobs.
The practice of videography is the practice of capturing moving images through digital video devices. A videographer must be both visually-oriented and creative while also having the ability to work independently and collaboratively depending on the number of people on their set or the size of their video team. There are two main types of videographers: corporate and freelance.
Corporate Videographers
Corporate videographers who are employed by a company typically are assigned a wide variety of tasks—doing anything from executing promotional videos to recording live events to the news. These positions are more rare to find within the industry.
Freelance Videographers
Freelance videographers, on the other hand, have more flexibility when it comes to the type of content they video on the job. For example, they have the ability to copyright their work, which can translate to them eventually getting other gigs. They can stay within one industry or work across multiple: such as weddings, documentary, product, interviews, and more.
Find your dream video job here.
The whole month of March is designated as Women’s History Month, and while it’s important to honor the hard work of women, it’s just as crucial to understand the startling statistics behind women working in media—and the inequalities they face every day.
We did a deep dive into the Women’s Media Center’s annual report, a nonprofit organization founded by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem, and unveiled some shocking conclusions. Here are some startling facts about women working in media.
Across the world, women only make up 24% of news sources. And unfortunately, much hasn’t changed in the past 25 years, with the number of female news sources and subjects only slightly increasing.
According to the Global Media Monitoring Project, “In 120 nations, from 1995 to 2020, the number of female news sources and subjects increased from 16% to 24% in newspapers, 15% to 24% in radio news, 21% to 26% in TV news, and 25% to 27% online.”
2. Women working in media earn less than men on average
In 2021 across 41 Gannett-owned newspapers, women earned up to $27,000 less annually than men, according to the NewsGuild. This is around 63% of the annual median salary for their male peers.
3. Only 4% of traditional news and digital news stories explicitly challenge gender stereotypes
While there are many factors that contribute to harmful societal views of women, stereotypes and the significant underrepresentation of women in the media play a substantial role.
4. Podcasts continue to be a male-dominated space
Although podcasts may still seem like new and unconventional media outlets, the space is heavily dominated by men. Women made up half of podcast listeners overall, but men hosted 79% of the top podcasts, according to the Women’s Media Center.
5. Women journalists fear online abuse
The Seattle University Department of Communication surveyed 115 women journalists in the United States and came to shocking results. 79% of them said online harassment affected press freedom and fear of online abuse made them avoid reporting on certain kinds of stories.
6. Women make up a small percent of political and governmental coverage
Although women make up a large part of political and government happenings day to day, they’re only the subject of coverage 16% of the time, according to the Media Diversity Institute’s Global Media Monitoring Project.
If you’re startled by these facts and are thinking about what you can do to help women’s inequality within the media world, you can start with these steps compiled by the Harvard Business Review. Additionally, here are resources to learn more about women in media and help organizations work towards a more equal media world:
Mediabistro is the #1 job board, community, and career destination for media and content professionals. Once a week, we’ll be updating this list with different types of creative jobs featured. Take a look below:
@ Space.com
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Deputy Editor, Scientific Reports
@ Springer Nature
(New York, New York)
Senior Event Marketing Manager
@ Bobit
(Remote)
@ Law360
(New York, New York)
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How important is good writing within the workplace?
Well, a few years ago, there was a survey conducted that made a strong statement about the top thing employers were looking for within a candidate. It wasn’t an ivy league school degree or analytical skills or the ability to work with a team. Instead, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 73.4% of employers want a candidate with strong written communication skills.
As mentioned, that was years ago, before the pandemic, when a job seeker’s ability to showcase their writing became even more important. Grammarly’s Erica Galos Alioto highlighted in our Q&A with her, “With remote collaboration becoming standard, hiring managers want to be confident that a potential candidate is a skilled asynchronous communicator and understands how to convey tone, explain ideas efficiently, and collaborate effectively in writing.”
Here are some other reasons why good writing is important within the workplace.
It automatically increases your credibility
Think about the last time you read a typo in an email. It probably wasn’t too long ago, was it? Regardless of the industry you’re in, if you can write well—not only just without typos, but clearly and concisely, you will most likely stand out amongst your coworkers as a credible person.
“Grammar signifies more than just a person’s ability to remember high school English. I’ve found that people who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes when they are doing something completely unrelated to writing — like stocking shelves or labeling parts,” shares Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit.
It shows you care
We live in a digital world where many people are constantly multi-tasking. While this may inhibit some from taking the time to pay attention to their writing in their day-to-day work life, the truth is that good writing demonstrates the time, thought, and attention that you put into your work. It shows you care enough about what you’re communicating—and even the person you’re communicating with—to write concisely and without errors.
It allows you to promote yourself and your career
Writing clearly shows you care and positions you as someone who is good at communicating inside—and outside—the office. Writing skills can transcend the workplace, and if you’re a good writer on outlets like LinkedIn, your influence has the opportunity to grow and flourish.
It will help boost your confidence
When you’re able to articulate your thoughts in a clear manner and others take note, it will most likely boost your confidence. It also has a chance of inspiring you to write more often as your in it excels.
Looking to make your writing stand out? Here are some tips for you.
I write for three different media outlets related to the film industry. I am a writer for Sportskeeda, Fansided, Medium, and Movieweb. I mostly write opinion pieces and any reviews that the companies need from me. I usually pitch article ideas that may have some relevance in the entertainment industry. I’ve written articles like How Franchise Culture is killing Independent Cinema, and Hollywood’s Sometimes Stigmatizing Views of Miscegenation from Movieweb. I try to work on articles that I know have a good angle and will get enough views for more eyeballs to look at.
2. How did you start working in this industry?
I started writing for companies like The Total Plug and The DMV Daily where I wrote news articles to gain some exposure for my work and then I moved up to more film-related work and journalism. I was writing a couple of hundred articles for each outlet before I called it quits. I would look up any newsworthy content and write about anything that was trending or worth reporting in the news. Many of my pitches got rejected, but that’s how I learned to grow as a writer to see what the reader is looking at and thus grow the platform I wrote for.
3. What does your day-to-day look like?
My day-to-day looks like me writing an article and zeroing in on the subject of the article and it usually takes a while because I might be a procrastinator, but I always get the job done. Because I work for multiple outlets, it becomes challenging to focus my energies on one specific task. I usually pick an entertainment topic that will hold some eyeballs and gain some traction in the cycle once it gets published or possibly retweeted. I always get good feedback from my supervisors, and they let me know where I went wrong and what I did correctly.
4. What is your advice to anyone wanting to work in content writing or film (or both)?
If anyone wants to work in content writing just keep applying to Indeed and LinkedIn for content writing and film jobs. It was easier than I thought. However, there are many drawbacks. They include pitching the right ideas and not covering ideas that are not circulating during the news cycle. You can get rejected a lot for making the wrong pitches. Some people can even get fired for making too many wrong pitches and the easiest way to navigate through that is to research the topic and make your pitch something that people would want to read. Try not to annoy your boss with this and make your pitches concise and to the point. Speak and write with confidence so that it sounds and looks like you know what you’re talking about. Also, try not to burn yourself out with the work.
5. Do you think the freelance landscape has changed within the past few years? If so, how?
Over the last few years, the freelance landscape has changed and has become more mainstream and more accepted because COVID-19 has restructured things in the workforce. I don’t just work as a freelance writer. I am also a videographer and production assistant for other production companies, and I don’t plan on stopping. I know that I said that people should not overwork and burn themselves out, but if you want to get ahead, that may be required sometimes. That seems to be the mainstay for many employees when it comes to freelance work. More people are working towards freelance as their main form of income or as a side hustle. Before the virus, many people were prodded to get a good-paying job/career but now seem more satisfied doing freelance gigs.
6. Anything else you’d like to add:
I also find it incredibly fulfilling that the more content I publish, the more satisfaction I get from my job. I have written so many articles that I have gotten an overwhelming sense of gratitude and satisfaction from it. I have worked extremely hard pitching and writing articles that the work has almost become second nature to me. I have never been so humbled to work in this environment.
Interested in a film career? We have some open jobs for you!
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Entertainment Advertising Sales Coordinator
@ THE WRAP NEWS
(Los Angeles, CA)
@ Hearst Television
(Lancaster, PA)
@ First Book
(Washington, DC)
Designer – Penguin Young Readers
@ Penguin Random House
(New York, NY)
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Bringing up the subject of money—specifically more money at work—can feel intimidating to most people. So when it comes to asking for raises, some are dissuaded by the idea altogether. However, asking for a raise at work shouldn’t feel like a burden to an employee who works hard and feels that they’re worth the salary increase. Also, according to an Indeed survey from 2018, only 19% of employees were happy with their salaries. Now that salary transparency has started to become a trending topic, there is hope for employees looking to earn more. In fact, New York City recently passed a bill requiring employers to give a minimum and maximum wage range in every job post.
What does this mean for you? Well, it may be time to ask for more money. If so, here are some tips on how to approach a raise.
Find the right time to ask
It’s crucial to introduce this topic to your supervisor at the right time. If your company does annual or quarterly reviews with you, this could be an ideal time to work the topic into conversation. On the other hand, if your company doesn’t have these types of meetings slated, create a timeline for yourself to follow and salary goals you’d like to hit. For instance, if you have only worked at a company for nine months, maybe your one-year mark is a good chance to ask for a raise. Additionally, it’s common to ask at the end of the company’s fiscal year.
Follow salary trends
Think about why you’re asking for a raise in the first place. Have you looked up the salary range for your job in your city? Have you chatted with friends or coworkers about their salaries? You’ll need to go into the meeting with your supervisor armed with the knowledge of salary trends related to your jobs and make a good case as to why you deserve more money. If you’re not sure where your salary sits on the high or low scale, use the Bureau of Labor Statistics as a resource.
Have a specific number in mind
Now that you’ve done your research on salary trends, make sure you have a specific number in mind for what you’d like your new salary to be. You want to be as prepared as possible, proving to your supervisor that you’re educated on the topic and can talk through it. The more confident you are when you approach them, the more likely the conversation has a chance of working in your favor.
Know how to ask
While every company’s formality may differ, you also want to go into the conversation with a loose script in mind. This will show you’re sharp and prepared, helping to make a strong case for your raise.
Here’s a script example from Indeed:
“Based on my research, which includes looking at averages for my job title in this metro area and considering my tenure here, my years of experience and skill set, a salary increase of X% is appropriate. In the time since my last salary adjustment, I’ve worked on several initiatives that have added significant value to the company. For instance, in the last few months, I [insert example your most impressive accomplishment]. These achievements have made me ready for a raise.”
Back up your reasoning
This point goes back to how important your salary research is. You’ll need to not only have a script in mind and an idea for how you’d like the conversation to go, but you also need to be prepared for anything your supervisor could ask. Are you aware of how much the median salary of your job has fluctuated in the last few years? Do you know details about the financial status of your company? Looking into such questions can go a long way as you prepare for this talk.
Be prepared for it to go either way
Lastly, remind yourself that this is a conversation that has the potential to go either way. If your boss denies your raise, it could be for a number of reasons that may not even be related to your performance, but what you can control is this: the ability to be prepared and recognize your worth at your company.
The trend of companies being transparent about their salaries is providing employees with the ability to talk openly and more honestly about money. It also will help give them confidence when asking for more.
Mediabistro is the #1 job board, community, and career destination for media and content professionals. Once a week, we’ll be updating this list with different types of creative jobs featured. Take a look below:
@ The Nosher
(Remote)
@ Hearst Television
(Pittsburgh, PA)
PRODUCER, MORNINGS ON 1 – SPECTRUM NEWS NY1
@ Spectrum
(New York, NY)
Adult Lifestyle Marketing Manager – DK
@ Penguin Random House
(New York, NY)
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Have you felt stuck in a rut lately and like you’ve needed to boost your creativity? This is common, especially with writers who want to practice their craft but struggle to find something to write about.
Writing prompts are a great way to get out of such ruts, forcing one to write about things out of their comfort zone or about things that typically wouldn’t cross their brain. Every writer needs to broaden their horizon with writing prompts occasionally. These are perfect for finding inspiration to write a novel, short story, essay, or simply journal. However you decide to use them, these writing prompts are an excellent motivator to become a better writer:
Feeling inspired to write more? Here are some of our other writing tips.
