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Creators

Artists & Innovators

Make it up as you go.

Design the world with a job as a creator. Apply your creativity to any category. You can design virtual worlds, video games, sneakers, costumes, or cars. Write books, screenplays, recipes, or commercials. Or turn your talents into NFT art. Put your imagination to work to make the world a better place.

As a creator, you can bring your visions to life.
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Jobs at a Glance

  • author1

    Author

    Author

    Creators

    Authors and writers develop content for media, such as ads, blogs, books, and magazines, and scripts for movies, plays, and TV shows.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$69,510
    • You Should Study:English
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:9%
    • This Job Is:
      Heating Up
  • DJ3

    DJ

    DJ

    Creators

    Disc jockeys (DJs) act as masters of ceremonies (emcees) or play recorded music at weddings, parties, concerts, and other events.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$45,810
    • You Should Study:Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:15%
    • This Job Is:
      On Fire
  • FilmEditor2

    Film and Video Editor

    Film and Video Editor

    Creators

    Film and video editors manipulate moving images. They arrange footage shot by camera operators and collaborate with producers and directors.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$60,360
    • You Should Study:Art, Design, Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:29%
    • This Job Is:
      Burning Hot
  • Graphic Designer

    Graphic Designer

    Graphic Designer

    Creators

    Graphic designers create art using a computer or by hand. Their goal is to communicate ideas and get people's attention. They design ads, books, magazines, reports, and other things.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$50,710
    • You Should Study:Art, Graphic Design, Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:3%
    • This Job Is:
      Getting Warm
  • ProducerDirector4

    Producer and Director

    Producer and Director

    Creators

    Producers and directors make business and creative decisions about film, television, stage, and other productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain, inform, or instruct an audience.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$79,000
    • You Should Study:Film, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:24%
    • This Job Is:
      Burning Hot
  • SingerMusician2

    Singer and Musician

    Singer and Musician

    Creators

    Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$63,419
    • You Should Study:Music
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:11%
    • This Job Is:
      On Fire

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