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Actors, entertainers and presenters > Entertainer
Creative and media
Entertainers perform for audiences in stage, cabaret or comedy shows.
You could do a degree in a relevant subject like:
Volunteering
Some entertainers are self-taught. You could get experience as an entertainer in different ways, including:
You'll need:
Depending on where you work, your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could move into related roles like entertainment agent, talent spotter, venue management, or TV or radio presenting.
Florists sell flowers and design bouquets for weddings, funerals and special occasions.
Taxidermists preserve mammals, birds, reptiles and fish for display in museums or private collections.
Stagehands help to get things ready on set for performances in the theatre, at concerts and in TV and film studios.
Screenwriters write the stories for feature films, TV programmes and computer games.
Art directors design the visual side of advertising campaigns for all kinds of media including film, TV, web or print.
Music promotions managers publicise recording artists or live music events.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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