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Marketing Manager

Own how a product or brand is positioned — strategy, campaigns, budget, team.

$158Kmedian / yr
Range: $82K – $239K
+6% by 2032
Bachelor's degree

Graphic Designer

Communicate visually — branding, marketing, editorial, packaging. Portfolio is everything.

$59Kmedian / yr
Range: $38K – $100K
+3% by 2032
Bachelor's degree or strong portfolio

Journalist / Reporter

Report the news — print, digital, broadcast. Tough market, high impact.

$58Kmedian / yr
Range: $35K – $129K
-3% by 2032
Bachelor's degree

Social Media Manager

Plan and run a brand's presence across platforms. Part strategy, part content, part analytics.

$75Kmedian / yr
Range: $40K – $140K
+6% by 2032
Bachelor's degree

Film / Video Director

Lead the creative vision of films, shows, and commercials. Freelance, highly competitive.

$85Kmedian / yr
Range: $40K – $211K
+7% by 2032
Bachelor's or working experience

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