Author
Kaituhi Pukapuka
Authors write stories, scripts, poems, blogs or plays for publication or production, to entertain and inform people.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for authors vary depending on the success of their works.
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Artistic Director
Kaihautū Toi
Artistic directors plan and direct the activities of performing arts organisations such as theatre and dance companies, and arts activities at festivals and venues.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for artistic directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
Kaitohu Toi (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Whakaari rānei)
Art directors plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for art directors vary depending on the size, length and budget of the production.
Tattoo Artist
Ringa Kirituhi
Tattoo artists use sterilised skin-piercing equipment and ink or jewellery to decorate people's skin.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- <1 year
Pay rates for tattoo artists vary depending on your talent and how well you promote your service.
Media Producer
Kaihautū Pāpāho
Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for media producers vary as most are self-employed and work on short-term contracts.
Copywriter
Kaituhi Pānui
Copywriters design and create print, digital, social media, video, television and radio advertisements.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Junior copywriters usually earn
$47K-$60K per year
Senior copywriters can earn
$100K-$160K per year
Editor
Ētita/Kaiwhakatika
Editors plan, commission, evaluate, select, edit and organise material for publication online or in books, magazines, and newspapers. They may also manage editorial staff.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Editors usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Senior editors usually earn
$60K-$90K per year
Journalist
Kairīpoata Pepa
Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Journalists usually earn
$48K-$100K per year
Film and Video Editor
Ētita Kiriata/Ētita Ataata
Film and video editors assemble video, graphics, audio and text into a finished product for films, television programs, video productions or commercials.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Film and video editors earn an average of
$27 per hour
Animator/Digital Artist
Kaiwhakahauora/Ringa Toi Mamati
Animators and digital artists use software, models, photography and drawings to create still and moving images for advertisements, film, print, web or television.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 3 years
Animators/digital artists can earn
$55K-$100K per year
Motion designers can earn
$48k-$120K per year