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Search 4,055 occupations by title or by skill, from O*NET (US Dept. of Labor) and ESCO (the EU taxonomy): how much preparation each typically needs, the interests it draws on, and the skills it calls for. Always about the occupation as a whole — never a score about a person.

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Showing 31–45 of 45 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media (SOC 27)

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  1. Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

    Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

    O*NETZone 3ARE35 skills
  2. Music Directors and Composers

    Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs…

    O*NETZone 4AES35 skills
  3. Musicians and Singers

    Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

    O*NETZone 4AES35 skills
  4. News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

    Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or…

    O*NETZone 4AIE35 skills
  5. Photographers

    Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software…

    O*NETZone 3RAC35 skills
  6. Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

    Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

    O*NETZone 4AIE35 skills
  7. Producers and Directors

    Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative…

    O*NETZone 4AEC35 skills
  8. Public Relations Specialists

    Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various…

    O*NETZone 4EAS35 skills
  9. Set and Exhibit Designers

    Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research…

    O*NETZone 5AER35 skills
  10. Sound Engineering Technicians

    Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video…

    O*NETZone 3RAC35 skills
  11. Special Effects Artists and Animators

    Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games…

    O*NETZone 4ARC35 skills
  12. Talent Directors

    Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

    O*NETZone 4EAS35 skills
  13. Technical Writers

    Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

    O*NETZone 4CAI35 skills
  14. Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

    Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes…

    O*NETZone 2ECR35 skills
  15. Writers and Authors

    Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

    O*NETZone 4AEC35 skills

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. ESCO occupations and skills are from the European Commission's ESCO classification, and the occupation crosswalk is the official ESCO–O*NET mapping by the ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA. This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission. BlissPoint Analytics has modified all or some of this information: skill, task and descriptor ratings are rounded to one decimal, and ESCO occupations show Job Zone and interests copied from a crosswalked O*NET occupation. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.