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	Advertising copywriter Advertising copywriters create the words used for print, TV, radio and online adverts.
	Copy editor Copy editors make sure content is clear, consistent, accurate and ready to publish in printed, online and audio publications.
	Librarian Librarians work in public and commercial libraries, managing access to books, digital resources, archives and computers.
	Newspaper or magazine editor Newspaper and magazine editors manage the style and content of online and printed publications.
	Newspaper or magazine journalist Newspaper or magazine journalists write articles and stories for local, regional, national and online publications.
	Editorial assistant Editorial assistants provide support at all stages of the publication process for books, journals, magazines and online content.
	Proofreader Proofreaders check text before it's printed or published to make sure it's correct and complete.
	Actor Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
	Bookseller Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them on to customers.
	Celebrant Celebrants conduct personalised wedding, naming and funeral ceremonies. They also help mark other important occasions and relationships.
	Film critic Film critics analyse films and produce reviews and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media channels and websites.
	Library assistant Library assistants help librarians to manage the day-to-day running of a library.
	Screenwriter Screenwriters write the stories for feature films, TV programmes and computer games.
	Translator Translators convert written words from a 'source language' into the 'target language', making sure that the meaning is the same.
	TV or film director TV and film directors lead the creative and technical production for cinema and television.
	Writer Writers create written work such as books, scripts, poems, blogs and technical guides.
	Barrister Barristers give advice to solicitors and represent people in disagreements, investigations and in court.
	Dramatherapist Dramatherapists use group work, role play and movement to help people with their feelings and emotions.
	Higher education lecturer Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
	Judge Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
	Play therapist Play therapists help children to make sense of difficult life experiences, or complex psychological issues through play.
	Psychotherapist Psychotherapists use talking therapies to help people deal with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues.
	Public relations director Public relations (PR) directors manage communication campaigns and strategy for their organisation or clients.
	Secondary school teacher Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
	Archivist Archivists preserve and manage historical and cultural records. They also make collections available to researchers and the public.
	Art editor Art editors use images and words to decide what an online or printed magazine looks like.
	Bid writer Bid writers prepare documents used to request contracts to provide services or apply for funding.
	Broadcast journalist Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.
	Costume designer Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the costumes and accessories in theatre, film and television productions.
	Counsellor Counsellors help people talk about their situation and feelings in a safe and supportive way, and help them to cope and make positive changes.
	Further education teacher Further education (FE) teachers teach academic and vocational or work related courses to young people and adults.
	Media researcher Media researchers support producers by finding stories, information, people and locations for television and radio programmes.
	Stage manager Stage managers co-ordinate productions and make sure they run smoothly from rehearsals through to performance.
	Technical author Technical authors write documents and guides that explain how to use products and services. They also set out processes and regulations.
	Advertising art director Art directors design images for ad campaigns, including film, TV, website and printed adverts.
	Art valuer Art valuers give advice on how much a piece of art or a collection of art is worth.
	Paralegal Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
	Public relations officer Public relations (PR) officers manage the public image and reputation of organisations and individuals.
	Web content editor Web content editors research, write and manage an organisation’s online content, including text, images, video and social media.
	English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher EFL teachers help students learn or improve their English in the UK and abroad.
	Illustrator Illustrators produce drawings, paintings or diagrams for use in products like books and greetings cards, or on packaging.
	Indexer Indexers build lists of searchable terms for textbooks, ebooks, journals, reports, websites and collections like photographs.
	Online tutor Online tutors support students who are studying courses over the internet.
	Radio broadcast assistant Radio broadcast assistants help make sure that live and pre-recorded radio programmes run smoothly.
	Religious leader Religious or faith leaders offer spiritual and moral guidance, and conduct public worship and other religious ceremonies.
	Set designer Set designers create the settings and backdrops for commercials, television, theatre and films.
	Skills for life teacher Skills for life teachers work with adults and sometimes 16 to 18-year-olds to improve their English and maths.
	Sports commentator Sports commentators describe the action and give insights at sporting events for TV, radio and online audiences.
	Tourist guide Tourist guides show visitors around places of interest in towns, cities and the countryside, like historical buildings, parks, art galleries and museums.
	TV or film assistant director Assistant directors support directors by organising and planning everything on TV or film sets.
	TV or film producer Producers turn ideas for potential films and TV programmes into reality. They put together the creative team to make and broadcast productions.
	TV or film production runner TV or film production runners work behind the scenes on sets and locations, doing lots of different tasks to help keep things running smoothly.
	TV presenter TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
	Wardrobe assistant Wardrobe assistants help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and TV productions.