There are too many jobs in entertainment and media to list here, like a book’s worth. So here are sixteen interesting careers in entertainment to give you a practical gage of what to expect to earn to start with. As you get more experience and contacts you know what to work towards. 

1. Account Executive: $34,342 - $87,082

Sponsorship and licensing sales. Usually pays by commission per sale. Most of the job is research and cold calling and client servicing and a remote job. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but start with no experience because. Typically requires some kind of sales experience. Candidates can transition previous sales experience skills.

2. Adventure Filmmaker: $15,000 - $100,000

Making documentaries about adventures. Film nature, wildlife, adventure sports, and expeditions to the remote regions of the world. They travel to places that are barely on the map with only a camera and an idea. They bring back stunning scenery, thought provoking ideas, unique views of life, and gripping shots of reality.

3. Animator and Graphic Effects Artist: $31,171 - $82,075

Creating custom graphics and modifying existing motion graphics are the main requirements of this job, along with design, editing and animation experience. A bachelor of arts degree is typically desired.

4. Booking Agent: $20,000 - $3,000,000

A booking agent secures engagements for musical groups, touring theater troupes, comedians, celebrities and lecturers ad other forms of live appearances and performances. It is basically sales and negations and no formal education required. A high-pressure and learn on the job. Typically, booking agents are paid by commission, usually 10-20 percent of the act's gross income per show. Can lead to an annual salary based on the level of the act. 

5. Footage Reviewer: $29,862 - $74,706

Evaluate clips, ensure that they meet certain standards, detect fraud and provide feedback. A couple years of experience is preferred for this type of position.

6. Gamer: $12,000 - $3,700,000

Professional gamers play video games in competitions or for audiences. The player makes money from contract fees that owners or investors pay to have them on their team. Pro gamers do not need a formal education, just a lot of practice. Many specialize in just one video game and practice for up to eight hours per day.

7. Music Director: $14,000 - $92,000

Choose and Interpret the work of composers for productions.They select music to perform, arrange performances and work with musicians to ensure that they perform well. Working with a variety of different types of musical groups, including school bands, church choirs, youth orchestras, and performance 

8. Musician: $50,898 - $75,969

Generally freelances write, record, and perform music. Musicians are generally paid hourly and typically starts from $10.08 per hour and go up to $75.45 per hour unless on tour. Musicians’ daily activities include rehearsing, recording, writing lyrics and delivering performances. They may also appear on TV and radio.

9. Music Lawyer: $70,000 - $150,000+

Manage legal matters for music artists.. Evaluating legal issues, particularly those concerning copyright, trademark, and contract negotiation. Like other lawyers, completing law school and obtaining licensure through the bar exam are mandatory. 

10. Recording Studio Engineer: $25,000 - $150,000+

Responsible to the artist and the producer for the mix and overall sound of a recording. This involves preparing the studio for recording sessions, operating the mixing console, and maintaining all additional electronic studio equipment and instruments with the help of the recording assistant.

11. Script Writer: $24,114 - $103,042

Freelance, telecommuting role is responsible for writing, editing and reviewing video scripts for various types of videos to be used by clients. Three to five years script writing experience along with strong organizational skills is essential.

12. Sound Designer/Director of Audio: $40,000 - $120,000

Video game audio is a large and very promising industry to be involved in. Sound designers provide detailed plans of how the performance’s sound will occur, and create voice and sound effects. Sound designer and director of audio or audio tool developer, can all earn well above $100,000 annually. 

13. Tour Manager: $25,000 - $125,000+

Tour managers go on tour with touring acts and make sure everything goes according to plan. Working with travel plans, tour budgeting, merchandise sales, fan interaction, and press requests. Enforce contract rider requirements, and involve themselves with sound systems and lighting setups with the venue. Tour manager salaries are individually negotiated according to size of show and tour and tour manager’s experience. GigsList Weird Tip: It is handy to know old school stage superstitions. One, because some people in entertainment and media are very superstitious. Two, because its sociology to get people to focus:)

14. Video Editor/Motion Graphic Designer: $39,413 - $81,561

Developing videos, making edits and designing graphics are what make up this remote role. Candidates will likely need to be proficient in Adobe CS, have a flexible schedule and a bachelor’s degree.

15. Video Producer: $35,541 - $82,843

Creating custom videos, writing scripts and acquiring assets to be used in the process. A strong portfolio of sample scripts, a computer or laptop and experience using Adobe programs is often a must.

16. Writer: $30,737 - $80,243

Primary responsibilities include developing new movie announcements and reviewing TV trailers. Hiring managers look for people with solid communication and interpersonal skills and will likely ask for sample writing clips.