YouTuber and Content Creator
35AI USED FOR35%moving to60%
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STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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YouTuber and Content Creator
Imagine turning your passion into a career! As a YouTuber and content creator, you can share your unique voice with the world, create exciting videos, and connect with millions of fans. With creativity and dedication, you can build a brand that inspires others and even earn a living doing what you love!
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Content CreatorAt this stage, you'll create content for your channel, learn video editing, and engage with your audience. You'll start building your brand and experimenting with different styles.£20,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEContent Creator/YouTuberIn this role, you'll produce higher-quality content, collaborate with brands, and analyze your audience's preferences. You'll refine your style and grow your subscriber base.£30,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Content Creator/InfluencerAt the peak of your career, you'll be a recognized influencer with a large following. You'll create impactful content, lead campaigns, and potentially branch into other media opportunities like TV or film.£50,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓English and Film StudiesRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Fashion Marketing and JournalismQahe (Lm) Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Broadcast and Multimedia JournalismThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Business Management and Film & Visual CultureLiverpool Hope University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Film and TheatreQueen Mary University of London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Fashion ManagementRobert Gordon University · DegreeEnglish and Film StudiesRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeFashion Marketing and JournalismQahe (Lm) Limited · DegreeBroadcast and Multimedia JournalismThe University of East Anglia · DegreeBusiness Management and Film & Visual CultureLiverpool Hope University · DegreeFilm and TheatreQueen Mary University of London · Degree