Median pay: $51,900
Top pay: $104,000
10-year job growth: 13%
Total jobs: 10,000
The job:
As companies turn to social media and the Internet to promote their products and services, they need pros to edit and manage their digital communication materials. You’ll work with marketing staff to ensure the content matches corporate goals. You can do project work or freelance, giving you lots of flexibility.
How to switch:
It’s best to have a background in marketing and writing experience. Courses and even certification in digital media marketing helps, too. Get info at emarketingassociation.com.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
C |
C |
B |
By Donna Rosato and Tom Ziegler
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