Photojournalists are professionals who use their skills to capture images of interesting and newsworthy people, issues, or events. These professionals can specialize in documenting a specific theme such as celebrity news or can focus on international issues such as famine or war stricken countries. Some professionals go out searching for…
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How to Become a Tour Guide
Tour Guides work in the hospitality and recreation industries and use their interpersonal skills to lead groups of tourists or students on a sightseeing tour or similar exploration. Tour Guides may lead and educate groups on a variety of sightseeing tours: walking, driving tour such as on a bus as…
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Movie Set Designers use their creative talents and experience in order to create a setting for many kinds of films. Their work is important in order for movies to have realistic scenery that matches the story’s plot, location and era. Movie Set Designers produce all their designs and construct sets…
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Video Editors use their creativity, talent and experience in order to create a variety of media to entertain, inform and tell stories. Video Editors can find work in a variety of entertainment industries including: broadcast television, motion pictures and cable television. Some types of work they can edit include commercials,…
Continue ReadingHow to Become an Animal Trainer
Pets have quickly become a part of many families. The perfect pet may have to undergo a few obedience classes before fitting in with a structured family and their routine. Animal Trainers are the perfect professionals to teach pets some basic obedience manners. Household pets are not the only types…
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The first impression a person may have of an Actor is that the majority of people in this profession are rich and famous. However, individuals who want to become an Actor can also look for opportunities in mediums that are not strictly located in Hollywood. Although Actors based out of…
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The majority of people can name at least one pop singer and one of their most popular songs. Although pop singers may the most easily recognizable performers, this profession has a wide range of possibilities through the musical genres available. Individuals who want to become a Singer have a variety…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Casting Director
Casting Directors are professionals who work in the entertainment industry to find the perfect talent for a variety of media productions. These productions can include commercials, television shows, films or theater productions. Individuals who want to become a Casting Director will have a natural interest in the entertainment and have…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Celebrity Stylist
Successful Celebrity Stylists are individuals who have a keen eye for the latest fashions and trends. These professionals not only need that keen eye for day to day outfits, their skills also need to be applied for celebrities who make performances or appearances through many different celebrity platforms. Because celebrities…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Party Planner
Party Planners are experienced in planning events for a variety of purposes including meetings, private parties, conventions or fundraisers. Individuals in this profession can work in one of these specialized areas or be experienced in planning all types of events. Individuals who want to become a Party Planner will need…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Radio Host
Radio Hosts provide entertainment, play music and make a variety of announcements to their listeners. It is very competitive to enter this profession; individuals who want to enter this field must be prepared to be persistent, network and work themselves up to be successful. The work one needs to put…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Sound Engineer
Professionals in the Sound Engineering field provide a variety of artistic sound support in a variety of settings including recording studios and sound systems during live performances and concerts. These individuals are not only experienced in working with sophisticated electronic equipment, but also use their artistic skills when working on…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Voice Actor
Voice Actors are most commonly recognized by their voice than by their physical appearance. They may provide voice material for a variety of productions including for: television shows, cartoons, commercials, radio shows and movie trailers. Individuals who succeed in this profession typically have a strong and recognizable voice that helps…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Bartender
Deciding to become a bartender is a great move if you’re looking for a career that lets you interact with people, express your creativity, and have plenty of opportunities to earn tips. To be successful as a bartender you will need to be great with people, and genuinely enjoy interacting…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Cinematographer
A cinematographer makes choices in the lighting, camera angles, and other aesthetic elements that make up a frame, when a motion picture, or movie, is being filmed. In many instances, the role of cinematographer and cameraman, are filled by the one person. To succeed as a cinematographer you’ll need to…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a News Reporter
News reporters work in the media to deliver news and reports on current events. News reporters work on a variety of television shows across all kinds of networks. If you have an interest in journalism, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic then you might like to consider a…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Movie Director
Deciding to become a movie director can offer a very glamorous and exciting career path. The downside is that this is a very competitive industry that offers few breaks for those just starting out. However, if film is your passion and you’ve decided you want to make them, then get…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Model
On the outside, modeling as a profession seems like it is only for individuals who have hit the genetic lottery. But in reality, those who would like to become a model must put in hard work to find a successful career in this profession. Individuals who would like to become…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Dance Choreographer
So, you think you can dance, but what you really want to do is become a dance choreographer. If you have good movement and rhythm, great communication skills, and know how to dance, then you might like to become a dance choreographer. If you would like to become a dance…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a DJ (Disc Jockey)
If you have a love of music and are a creative person, you might like to become a DJ. Also known as a disc jockey, DJ’s select mixes, and plays music for an audience at a party, radio station, or a nightclub. To become a DJ you’ll have to know…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Film Producer
If you’re interested in the business side of film then you might like to become a film producer. You’ll need vision, great salesmanship, and the ability to get things done, even if they might seem impossible to other people. Becoming a film producer is no easy feat, and there isn’t…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Hospitality Manager
If you’re great with people and a natural problem solver, then you might like to become a hospitality manager. You’ll need to be an outgoing person, as a lot of your time will be spend dealing with customers or guests. You’ll also need to be an effective worker, be able…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Movie Editor
Are you passionate about film, have great attention to detail, and plenty of creative vision? If so, then you might like to become a movie editor. A movie editor puts together film footage, matches it with music, and decides what stays and what goes in a movie. Good editing can…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Music Promoter
Ever been to a concert and thought that you could do a great job being the person in charge? If so, you might like to become a music promoter. Music promoters organize live music events, this could include anything from a musician playing a set at a local coffee shop,…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a News Anchor
If you’re interested in journalism, are quick witted, and have a pleasant manner then you might like to become a news anchor. To be successful in this role you’ll need to have sharp reporting skills but also be well be able to speak well when presenting the news to an…
Continue ReadingHow to Become an Audio Technician
Do you enjoy music, sound, art, technology or creating with your hands? If you can answer yes to any of those, then consider a job as an audio technician. There are not a lot of requirements to become an audio technician but there are many opportunities that await you. An…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Casino Dealer
Casino Dealers are multitasking professionals who are able to focus and work throughout the rustling and bustling and fast movement typical of a casino. Casino Dealers have an exciting job and cater to their clients’ fun nature interacting with them throughout their game by clarifying rules, placing bets and dealing…
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Celebrity Manager
Being a Celebrity Manager may seem like an exciting opportunity, but it also requires a lot of hard work and savvy business skills in order to manage celebrity careers. A Celebrity Manager’s responsibilities include representing, developing and promoting their artist’s or celebrity’s careers. They do this by handling contract negotiations…
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