Getting started
Within the digital media sector you could be looking at a wide range of occupations. Prospects has a useful list of job profiles, each containing relevant information about key responsibilities, skill requirements, starting salaries, entry requirements, career prospects with links to major employers and current graduate vacancies.
Potential job roles
Job roles in this sector include:
Creating an online presence
A strong social media presence can function much like an online portfolio, and can give employers an overall impression of your work to support the application process. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) can be a useful place to showcase your work to the public and to potential employers. Depending on the type of media that you create, you may wish to share this on social media to develop connections with other media creators, develop your own distinctive style and following, and increase your visibility. Using relevant hashtags can help your content to reach wider audiences. Additionally, if you wish to explore freelancing as a career option, a robust social media presence can help you to reach potential clients.
Keeping up to date
Below you will find some key resources to help you research the sector further and keep up to date with industry news:
- Mashable – Independent on line news sited dedicated to covering digital culture, social media and technology. Also advertises job vacancies and events.
- Allaboutcareers – Internet Digital and Interactive Media offering advice and information about a wide range of careers plus useful current affairs and work experience sections. Explore the employer video clips to hear ‘career stories’ from professionals working in specific areas.
- Creative Network South (CNS) is working to develop the creative industries in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Their prime focus is the attraction and retention of creative talent.
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Ladies, Wine & Design offer free mentorship circles, portfolio reviews, talks & creative meetups for underrepresented creatives.
- Discover Creative Careers – Help and advice for your creative career. This includes profiles for ‘A Career in…’ ‘Getting Started in..’ and jobs in the sector
- Creative & Cultural Skills – Help and advice for your creative career, including job profiles, developing your career and advice on self-promotion when looking for a job.
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CreateBritain Create a Profile for peers, fans and business opportunities to find you. The site brings many aspects of the creative industries together into an easy to navigate, highly relevant space.
- Dribbble The world’s destination for design. We’re on a mission to build the world’s best community for creatives to share, grow, and get hired.
- Design Chapel Creative coworking space in Southampton.
