Employment Opportunities

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 Full-Time
A full-time job is one in which an employee works a
certain number of hours determined by their boss. In
media roles like journalists and executives are usually
full-time and have a set time of usually 32-40 hours of
work a week.
 Part-Time
A part-time job consists of fewer hours than a full-time
one. There is no set number of hours that determines
whether someone is working full-time or part-time, but
part time usually is less hours. A runner or an intern are
typical part-time jobs in media
 Freelance
A freelance job is one in which a person works for
themselves rather than for a corporation. Although
freelancers work for corporations and organisations on
a contract basis, they are ultimately self-employed.
Companies who hire freelancers refer to them as
"contractors," rather than "employees." Freelance work
in media is extremely popular as it consists of things
like photography and videography. 
 Shift Work
Any work schedule that is not between the hours of 7
a.m. and 6 p.m. is referred to as shift work. Evening,
night, and early morning shifts, as well as fixed or
rotating schedules, are all examples of shift work. Shift
work is usually connected to freelance work, as things
like night shoots fall under this category.
 Permanent
Permanent workers are employed by an employer and
are paid directly by the employer. Employees who are
hired on a permanent basis do not have a set end date.
Jobs like copywriters and media lecturers and
professors would be considered permanent jobs.
  Temporary
Temporary work, also known as temporary
employment, is a type of employment in which the
working arrangement is only for a limited time and is
determined by the needs of the employer. In media
lecturers is a fairly common job for temporary aswell as
permanent.
 Multiskilled
Employee multiskilling is an efficient way for facility
management firms to arrange jobs in a way that
increases profitability, efficiency, and quality of service.
Multi-skilling, in its most basic form, is the creation of
jobs that enable people to perform two or more
typically separate job functions. In media multiskilling is
fairly common as most people who work as
photogrophers tend to be videographers too and also
edit photos and videos.
 Voluntary
Voluntary work is when a person offers up there
services willingly without ecpecting any pay in return.
In media voluntary work is usually done by people who
are just being introduced into the media industry as it
teaches them experience and lets the meet new
contacts.
 Definitions
Hourly Paid - An hourly wage is a fixed amount you are charged for an hour of work, as the name suggests. Wages, which are
measured and charged weekly or monthly, are normally paid in hourly rates.
Networking - Networking is the informal social exchange of information and ideas among people with a shared profession or
special interest.
Word of Mouth – Word of mouth is when information is passed from one person to another via an informal converstion.
Internet – The internet is extremely valuable in the media industry as it is a perfect way to advertise your services through
something like sociual media and reach employment opportunities.
Personal Contacts – A personal contact in media is when a person gets an employment opportunity through someone they
know in there personal life.
National Press - The National Press Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to journalism education. It provides
journalists with information on complex topics as well as training in investigative tools and techniques.
Trade Press – Trade press is the publication of articles designed and aimed for people who work directly in a particular trade,
these articles tend to go into more details in certain topics than in the national press.
Trade Fairs - A trade fair is an event that allows businesses in a particular sector to show off and display their new goods and
services, network with industry partners and consumers, research competitors' activities, and assess current market trends
and opportunities.