Task 3- Job Opportunities in Creative Media Research Task


1 Recording Engineer
    


.    Give a brief overview of the job role.
 Recording Engineer is where people help to produce a recording or live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalisation and audio effects, mixing, reproduction and reinforcement of sound



2.    What are the work patterns of the job role? (How many hours a week is the job? Is it shift work or set days? Does the job require you to work weekends? Etc.)
 As a sound technician you'll frequently have to work long days and unsocial hours and the average working day is 10 hours including evenings, nights and weekends. Set days



3.    What are the pay patterns of the job role? (Would you get paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? Does the pay for this job role go up in increments? If so, what factors might alter the pay? E.g., does it depend on the employee’s level, rank or status within the organisation? Does it depend on the employee’s qualifications? Etc.)
 In London the average salary is £21,000 per year. About £20 an hour. Now reported to earn between £31,070 and £70,360 a year



4.    What type of benefits come with the job? (E.g., is there a company pension? Are any bonuses available? Are there any opportunities to do further training or professional development?)
 Personal satisfaction of being able to work with a variety of creative people and supply technical expertise on challenging projects. Hard work, determination and experience are necessary to reap the benefits. Aspiring sound engineers can complete either an associate's or a bachelor's degree program and work in sound recording or sound design careers. Shorter certificate programs are available as well



5.    What type of qualifications are needed for this job role?
The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent for entry-level positions. However for dealing with with more complex  post secondary training which is available from technical schools and community colleges  



6.    List the skills and qualities that are required for this job role.
Need a good musical ear and a high level of technical competence and have patience and be able to stay calm in the highly pressurised situation of a live performance






1

g    Camera Operator

.    Give a brief overview of the job role.
A camera operator is a video production or video grapher depending on the context and technology involved usually operating a professional video camera 


2.    What are the work patterns of the job role? (How many hours a week is the job? Is it shift work or set days? Does the job require you to work weekends? Etc.)
 Usually work a regular 40 hour a week if employed by government agencies, TV or film studios or ad agencies. May work long, irregular hours if employed as a news camera or ENG operator



3.    What are the pay patterns of the job role? (Would you get paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? Does the pay for this job role go up in increments? If so, what factors might alter the pay? E.g., does it depend on the employee’s level, rank or status within the organisation? Does it depend on the employee’s qualifications? Etc.)
They get paid approximately £56594



4.    What type of benefits come with the job? (E.g., is there a company pension? Are any bonuses available? Are there any opportunities to do further training or professional development?)
Benefits of union members include overtime pay, paid vacations and retirement plans



.    What type of qualifications are needed for this job role?
Degree is not required and any of these subjects will provide a useful background Journalism, Media production, Media studies, Performing arts, photography (film or television)




6.    List the skills and qualities that are required for this job role.
The capacity to multi-task and take direction from others. The ability to frame and compose shots, the ability to perform camera moves accurately, communication skills and technical knowledge








Web Developer 
1.    Give a brief overview of the job role.
A web developer is a programmer who specialises in the development of the World Wide Web applications or applications that are run over HTTP. The role is responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites from layout to function according to a clients specifications.



2.    What are the work patterns of the job role? (How many hours a week is the job? Is it shift work or set days? Does the job require you to work weekends? Etc.)
Typically works normal office hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However those working for agencies may be expected to work longer or irregular hours to meet deadlines or to work on projects for clients in different time zones



3.    What are the pay patterns of the job role? (Would you get paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? Does the pay for this job role go up in increments? If so, what factors might alter the pay? E.g., does it depend on the employee’s level, rank or status within the organisation? Does it depend on the employee’s qualifications? Etc.)
The average pay for a Web Developer is £10.02 per hour. £24,975 per year.



4.    What type of benefits come with the job? (E.g., is there a company pension? Are any bonuses available? Are there any opportunities to do further training or professional development?)
Unleash your creativity not only can you conceptualise and design a site from start to finish but you can also create something tangible, work from anywhere, flexibility, web developers are in demand, you'll never stop learning



5.    What type of qualifications are needed for this job role?
You could take one of the following qualifications which provide good basic training in Web Design, interactivity and internet technology: Level 2 Award in Creating Website, Level 2 certificate in Interactive Media, Level 2/3 Diploma in creative Media, Level 3 Diploma in information Technology (Specialist)




6.    List the skills and qualities that are required for this job role.
HTML/CSS. As a web developer you'll need to understand the basics of coding and markup language, as you master HTML and CSS you'll want to learn JavaScript, Photoshop skills, WordPress, analytical skills, SEO and responsive design







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