Creative industries are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK. With technology constantly evolving alongside the creative jobs companies are looking for, the skills required for these positions are highly sought-after.

Gloucestershire College has compiled a list of creative jobs that didn't exist 15 years ago and the educational pathways to kickstart a career in these roles.

Podcast producer

There are currently over 5 million podcasts out there, with over 70 million episodes between them. Podcast producers oversee all aspects of the research, recording and marketing of a podcast.

This diverse role requires skills such as audio editing, project management, marketing strategy and an eye for creativity in a saturated market.

TikTok social media marketer

Anyone over the age of 35 might wonder what the big deal is. But TikTok is the world's largest expanding social media platform and has taken the world of short videos by storm. Users are expected to continue increasing throughout 2023.

TikTok social media marketers tap into the millions of users uploading and watching videos daily to create influencer and user-generated content for a global audience. Almost all businesses have a company profile with dedicated teams behind their short video strategy.

There are various routes to becoming a social media marketer. Depending on the level you wish to study at, media courses are a good starting point for learning more about the industry and its audiences.

App designer

The iOS App Store launched in 2008. Today, smartphone users use apps to message, keep updated with news, post on social media and much more every day.

App designers will work on the UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) of phone applications. This includes everything from how it looks and its design to the coding and programming.

Apps are becoming much more visual and complex and require skills vital to the creative industries. Considering 8.3 billion apps were downloaded in 2021, this is a creative job not going anywhere soon.

SEO content writer

Anyone who has ever searched for anything on Google has interacted with SEO (search engine optimisation). SEO writers create content to help boost traffic to websites and help them rank on search engines under specific keywords.

This will involve writing valuable content on the website and implementing key search terms. Depending on the size of the SEO team, you may even be analysing key terms and content gaps to include in your article copy.

CGI iIllustrator

Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is used in television, advertisements, computer graphics and games.

CGI has been around for a lot longer than 15 years, but this creative profession is evolving and becoming more accessible, making it a realistic job to consider.

CGI illustrators are usually skilled in graphic design, computer graphics and fine art. You could explore an art and design or graphic design course to get started on this career pathway.

Drone operator

Ten years ago, drones were almost exclusively used by the military, now skilled drone operators are becoming increasingly sought after in many creative industries.

Drone operators work on big-budget blockbusters and TV dramas, advanced technology in construction or freelance using drones for multiple uses.

Want to know more about the courses offered by Gloucestershire College? Head over to the creative courses page. From entry-level to university level, the college's creative courses can help propel you into the career pathway of your choice.

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