Media & Communication
Content Creator
You build an audience with videos, photos, writing or podcasts.
- Starting salary
- Often R0 at first
- Job demand
- Emerging
- Key subjects
- English, Visual Arts
What do they do?
You build an audience with videos, photos, writing or podcasts.
A day in the life
You plan ideas, film and edit, post, reply to your community and work with brands.
Skills you need
- Creativity
- Consistency
- Editing
- Business sense
School subjects that help
- English
- Visual Arts
- Design
- Computer Applications Technology
How long does it take?
3 main steps after school, usually 3–6 years of study, plus practical experience.
Study path
- 1High school
- 2Start creating now
- 3Grow an audience
- 4Brand deals / own media business
Ways in: Self-taught + portfolio · Private college · Entrepreneurship · University of Technology. University is not the only route.
Where can I study?
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- University of South Africa
Admission requirements differ by institution, always check the official website.
What can I earn?
Entry level
Often R0 at first
per month (estimate)
Mid career
R10 000 – R40 000
per month (estimate)
Experienced / senior
R50 000 – R200 000+ (varies hugely)
per month (estimate)
Estimated salary ranges only. Salaries vary based on experience, qualification, industry, location and employer.
How to start preparing now
- • Post consistently for 30 days
- • Learn free editing tools
- • Study creators you admire
Try this career
Film, edit and post a 60-second video about your school or town.
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