Hot Digital Media Jobs

When my academic advisor asked me, "Are you interested in Digital Media?", a light bulb went on and inspired me to pursue my interest in Communication and Media.

I am quite thankful to have discovered my interest early in my university life. Right now, as a co-op student (multi-media role) with Career Services, this position offers me a great opportunity to apply my writing skills in creating blogs. I am also responsible for coordinating Facebook and Twitter posts for various events and workshops.

Digital Media is becoming a more popular and more exciting field and offers a wide variety of careers. The demand for innovative workers in this sector is growing rapidly with endless possibilities. If you have a creative mind as well as an interest in technologies or social media, then Digital Media may be a good fit for you. The field encompasses many different things, as the Cultural Human Resources Council suggests.

• If you are a big fan of videogames, is Game Design and Development your option?
• If you enjoy mobile technology, why not create mobile apps for smartphone companies?
• If you are a supporter of online education, what about putting some interactive elements in a virtual classroom?
• If you like 3-D animation or digital video production, then you may have to go for Digital Entertainment Enterprise.
• If you are using social media like a pro, have you ever thought about being a Social Media Relations Officer?

According to the Economic Times, there are a number of hot Digital Media job titles.

Did you know about these occupations?

• Social Business Analytics
• Digital Campaigns Manager
• Mobile Application Developer
• Social Media Specialist
• Search Engine Optimization Marketer

To do this work you need some specific skills, including:

• Good knowledge of digital media (i.e. Facebook for business, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress, Blogs, etc.)
• Staying abreast of social and mobile trends
• A strong passion for the power of technology and social media strategy

But of course, your skill set should also encompass:

• Good team player and open to change
• Creative thinker with innovative ideas
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills across different medium and channel
• Attention to detail and superior organizational and analytical skills
• Able to multi-task
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML)
• Fun and friendly attitude

So, how might you take action to begin with your Digital Media career? Could you create a YouTube video to promote yourself? What about a travel blog? Read one of my previous blogs, Travel Your Career to learn more about how travelling as a way to boost your career.

Here are some useful resources for you to research Digital Media jobs.

• Career Cruising (contact Career Services for login and password)
• Eluta
• Indeed
• Mashable Job Board Listings
• Workopolis

Take action and make an appointment with any of our Career Advisors or Career Peers. We are more than happy to offer you some tips!

Jeannie Chong is a Special Projects Assistant with SFU Career Services, and a fourth year student studying communications and publishing. Jeannie also volunteers at a radio station, spends time doing crafts and Chinese calligraphy, and loves to indulge her sweet tooth.Lead image: creative-commons licensed photo by Jason Howie on Flickr.