{ "batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_bls_film_video_editor_2025", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Film and Video Editor: job_overview", "summary": "Film and Video Editors edit footage for film, television, and digital platforms including short-form video, with a 2025 median annual wage of $75,100 per year.", "body": "Film and Video Editors edit footage for film, television, and digital platforms including short-form video, with a 2025 median annual wage of $75,100 per year.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“2025 Median Pay | $75,100 per year $36.10 per hour”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/film-and-video-editors-and-camera-operators.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "2025 Median Pay | $75,100 per year $36.10 per hour", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Film and Video Editor", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Film and Video Editor", "category": "Video Editing", "what_it_is": "Edits raw footage into finished films, videos, and digital content including short-form formats for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels", "startup_cost": "Professional editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree typical", "typical_pay_range": "$75,100/yr median", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "BLS OOH, O*NET, production studios, digital media agencies, freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr)", "adjacent_jobs": "Camera Operator, Video Producer, Motion Graphics Artist, Content Creator, Short-Form Video Editor" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_bls_announcer_dj_2025", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Announcer or Disc Jockey: job_overview", "summary": "Announcers and DJs present music, news, and content on radio, television, and digital platforms, with a 2025 median hourly wage of $22.50.", "body": "Announcers and DJs present music, news, and content on radio, television, and digital platforms, with a 2025 median hourly wage of $22.50.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“2025 Median Pay | $22.50 per hour”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/announcers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "2025 Median Pay | $22.50 per hour", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Announcer or Disc Jockey", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Announcer or Disc Jockey", "category": "On-Air Talent", "what_it_is": "Presents music, news, sports, and entertainment content on radio, television, streaming, and digital platforms including short-form video content for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts", "startup_cost": "Microphone, audio interface, recording and streaming software", "skill_level": "High school diploma typical; no formal education required", "typical_pay_range": "$22.50/hr median", "pay_unit": "per hour", "where_to_find_work": "BLS OOH, radio stations, podcast networks, streaming platforms, digital media companies", "adjacent_jobs": "Voice-Over Artist, Radio Host, Podcast Host, Content Creator, Social Media Manager" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_bls_market_research_analyst_2025", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Market Research Analyst: job_overview", "summary": "Market Research Analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of products or services, including short-form video content trends, with a 2025 median annual wage of $78,760 per year.", "body": "Market Research Analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of products or services, including short-form video content trends, with a 2025 median annual wage of $78,760 per year.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“2025 Median Pay | $78,760 per year $37.87 per hour”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "2025 Median Pay | $78,760 per year $37.87 per hour", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Market Research Analyst", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Market Research Analyst", "category": "Research and Analysis", "what_it_is": "Researches consumer preferences and market trends to inform short-form video content strategy, including analyzing performance of TikTok, Reels, and Shorts content", "startup_cost": "Survey software, analytics tools, statistical analysis software", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree typical", "typical_pay_range": "$78,760/yr median", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "BLS OOH, O*NET, market research firms, advertising agencies, social media analytics companies", "adjacent_jobs": "Trend Researcher, Social Media Analyst, Marketing Specialist, Content Strategist, UX Researcher" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_onet_public_relations_specialist", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Public Relations Specialist: job_overview", "summary": "Public Relations Specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for organizations, including managing social media presence and short-form video content for brands.", "body": "Public Relations Specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for organizations, including managing social media presence and short-form video content for brands.\n\nWhat O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Public Relations Specialists”\n\nNote: Pay data not visible in opened O*NET page content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor)", "evidence_quote": "Public Relations Specialists", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Public Relations Specialist", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Public Relations Specialist", "category": "Public Relations", "what_it_is": "Develops PR strategies and manages communications including social media campaigns featuring short-form video content for brands on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts", "startup_cost": "Professional attire, communication tools, media monitoring software", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree typical", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "O*NET, PR agencies, corporate communications departments, social media agencies", "adjacent_jobs": "Social Media Manager, Communications Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, Brand Manager, Content Strategist" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_nerdwallet_tiktok_creator", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "TikTok Creator: job_overview", "summary": "TikTok Creators earn money through brand partnerships, selling products/services, and platform rewards, with top creators earning six figures annually.", "body": "TikTok Creators earn money through brand partnerships, selling products/services, and platform rewards, with top creators earning six figures annually.\n\nWhat NerdWallet actually says:\n\n“Brand partnerships remain one of the most lucrative ways to make money on TikTok”\n\nNote: NerdWallet article outlines 7 ways to get paid on TikTok; pay range based on top creator earnings mentioned in source", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-make-money-on-tiktok", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "NerdWallet", "evidence_quote": "Brand partnerships remain one of the most lucrative ways to make money on TikTok", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "TikTok Creator", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "TikTok Creator", "category": "Content Creation", "what_it_is": "Creates original short-form video content for TikTok platform, building audience and monetizing through various revenue streams", "startup_cost": "Smartphone, basic video editing app, good lighting", "skill_level": "Self-taught or informal training; creativity and consistency key", "typical_pay_range": "Variable; top creators earn $100,000+ annually", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "TikTok Creator Marketplace, brand 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says:\n\n“Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.”\n\nNote: Pay data was not visible in the opened My Next Move page content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-2012.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "My Next Move (U.S. Department of Labor)", "evidence_quote": "Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Producer or Director", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Producer or Director", "category": "Production Management", "what_it_is": "Oversees creative and logistical aspects of video productions for digital platforms, including short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts", "startup_cost": "Video camera, lighting kit, basic editing software", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree typical for larger productions; self-taught viable for independent work", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "O*NET, BLS OOH, production companies, digital media agencies, freelance platforms", "adjacent_jobs": "Film and Video Editor, Director, Content Creator, Video Producer, TikTok Creator" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_onet_graphic_designer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Graphic Designer: job_overview", "summary": "Graphic Designers create visual concepts using computer software for layouts, social media graphics, and short-form video thumbnails and promotional materials.", "body": "Graphic Designers create visual concepts using computer software for layouts, social media graphics, and short-form video thumbnails and promotional materials.\n\nWhat My Next Move (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.”\n\nNote: Pay data was not visible in the opened My Next Move page content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/27-1024.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "My Next Move (U.S. Department of Labor)", "evidence_quote": "Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Graphic Designer", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Graphic Designer", "category": "Graphic Design", "what_it_is": "Designs graphics for commercial and promotional use including social media content, video thumbnails, and marketing materials for short-form video platforms", "startup_cost": "Computer with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Pro)", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree typical; portfolio more important for freelance work", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "O*NET, BLS OOH, design agencies, marketing departments, freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr)", "adjacent_jobs": "Motion Graphics Artist, Video Editor, Social Media Designer, Content Creator, Marketing Designer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_onet_marketing_manager", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Marketing Manager: job_overview", "summary": "Marketing Managers plan and coordinate marketing policies and programs, including short-form video content strategy for social media platforms.", "body": "Marketing Managers plan and coordinate marketing policies and programs, including short-form video content strategy for social media platforms.\n\nWhat My Next Move (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers.”\n\nNote: Pay data was not visible in the opened My Next Move page content", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "My Next Move (U.S. Department of Labor)", "evidence_quote": "Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Marketing Manager", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Marketing Manager", "category": "Marketing Management", "what_it_is": "Plans and directs marketing campaigns including social media strategy for short-form video content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts", "startup_cost": "Marketing software, analytics tools, professional attire", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree typical; 5+ years experience common", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per year", "where_to_find_work": "O*NET, BLS OOH, corporations, marketing agencies, advertising firms", "adjacent_jobs": "Market Research Analyst, Brand Manager, Content Strategist, Social Media Manager, Marketing Coordinator" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_upwork_short_video_content", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Short-Form Video Content Creator: job_overview", "summary": "Short-Form Video Content Creators produce original short videos for brands and businesses on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, hired through freelance marketplaces like Upwork.", "body": "Short-Form Video Content Creators produce original short videos for brands and businesses on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, hired through freelance marketplaces like Upwork.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Upwork Talent Marketplace category page for short-form video content creation services”\n\nNote: Upwork category page loaded but specific pay data not visible; this is a job board category, not a pay source", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.upwork.com/resources/short-video-content", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "Upwork", "evidence_quote": "Upwork Talent Marketplace category page for short-form video content creation services", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1570-job-discovery-creator-short-form-roles-angle-boards", "subject": "Short-Form Video Content Creator", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "job": { "job_name": "Short-Form Video Content Creator", "category": "Content Creation", "what_it_is": "Creates original short-form video content for brands and businesses, hired on freelance platforms to produce TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts content", "startup_cost": "Smartphone or camera, basic lighting, editing software", "skill_level": "Self-taught or informal training; video editing and storytelling skills required", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per project or per hour", "where_to_find_work": "Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, Indeed, direct brand outreach", "adjacent_jobs": "Film and Video Editor, UGC Creator, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Content Strategist" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1570_job_discovery_creator_short_form_roles_angle_boards_fiverr_clip_maker", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Clip Maker / Video Clipper: job_overview", "summary": "Clip Makers create short-form clips from longer videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, often working for content creators or brands.", "body": "Clip Makers create short-form clips from longer videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, often working for content creators or brands.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“Fiverr category page for short video creation services”\n\nNote: Fiverr page blocked by CAPTCHA; 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