Want to Work in a Creative Industry? 5 Entry-Level Jobs That’ll Give You Your Start

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Lily Herman
Want to Work in a Creative Industry? 5 Entry-Level Jobs That’ll Give You Your Start

Whether it’s managing communications for a creative company, working on the sales side of creative work or getting your hands dirty by working directly in video or design, these 5 listings are a sampling of great ways to get find creative work that suits you.

1. Manager of Community and Content, Social Media Week

Talk about a crash course in creative communications: Social Media Week, a company that hosts global events on all things social media,  needs someone who can run email marketing, manage social media, create press kits, handle public relations and work on community building. Apply now.

2. Advertising Sales Representative, Media Sales Plus

If you want to work in a creative industry but aren’t necessarily the most “artistic” person, you can still find ways to work in the field, and this role at Media Sales Plus is one of them.

As an Advertising Sales Rep, you’ll be selling print and digital materials to clients and showing them how to build effective advertisements. Helping other people make sure their creative work is effectively seen by others? Count us in. Apply now.

3. Sales and Marketing Development Program, Shea Homes

Shea Homes is looking for people interested in sales and development to join its operation to help build and sell incredible homes. It requires a creative mind, but doesn’t necessarily require you to be “creative.” Apply now.

4. Video Producer and Host, WayUp

Here at WayUp, we’re looking for a video producer who can do it all: Be the “face” of our company as a video host, brainstorm and storyboard video ideas, film and produce all video content and edit and package it.

If you’re interested in video editing and film, there’s no better way to start your career. Apply now.

5. Designer and Project Coordinator, A&E Construction

A&E wants a designer and project coordinator who can handle all aspects of the concept-to-construction process: Meeting with clients, mocking up designs, staying up-to-date on design trends, handling permits with the city and managing social media channels for the brand. Apply now.

There are plenty of ways to break into creative industries, and you don’t necessarily need to be in a “creative” role. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s definitely a position for you.