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DM/IS 001 Digital Media 1: Section Number - 63366

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Jobs in Digital Media

Digital Media is a exploding career field. In the US today there are thousands of positions available to people with the skills to create digital media.


Today a real Digital Media economy can start. It can build upon the mistake of the past. The key is that the Internet is here to stay. It is changing the way companies are conducting business. Most of the traditional maga companies, "General Electric, General Motors, Banking" are now using the Internet to conduct business. All of these companies need employees that understand technology. In the book, "Gonzo Marketing" Author Christopher Locke explains the skill that employers need today is creativity. Developing of new products and ways of distributing products to consumers.

Fun factor: The greatest advantage of working in digital media is that job is always changing. New tools to create digital media are constantly being develop. In addition, each work day can be different. One day you could be working on a web site, the next day on a CD-ROM, and the next day on a video.

What makes Digital Media a fun career:

  • Creative
  • Working with others
  • New technology
  • Many opportunities to learn
  • Money - good pay
  • Great tools

 

Most of the Information in this section was develop by the following groups:

  • Nova Private Industry Council
  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Ed Net
  • Bay Area Multimedia Partnership
  • Regan and Associates