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Copywriter

$40k–$90kEntry~3 months to transition

Words that do work. Write campaigns, ads, websites, and emails that earn attention and drive action across every channel.

Key skills you'll need
CopywritingBrand VoiceSEO WritingContent Strategy
Career progression
Junior
0–2yr
Mid
2–4yr
Senior
4–7yr
Creative Dir.
7yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Content Creation ProgrammePaidmenu_book Freelancer AcademyPaidmenu_book Copywriting SecretsPaidlock_open The Copywriter ClubFree
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Creative Director

$110k–$230kLead~18 months to transition

The creative vision behind everything people see. Lead teams and push work beyond what clients thought possible.

Key skills you'll need
Creative StrategyArt DirectionBrand IdentityTeam Leadership
Career progression
Designer
0–3yr
Senior
3–6yr
ACD
6–10yr
CD
10yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Creative Direction MasterclassPaid
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Video Producer

$55k–$120kMid~5 months to transition

Tell stories through moving pictures. Take videos from concept to final edit — managing crews, timelines, and creative ambition.

Key skills you'll need
Premiere ProStoryboardingProduction ManagementColor Grading
Career progression
Assistant
0–2yr
Producer
2–5yr
Senior
5–8yr
Exec Producer
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Content Creation ProgrammePaidmenu_book Video Production BootcampPaid
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UX Writer

$70k–$145kMid~5 months to transition

Write the words inside the product. Every button and error message is a chance to help — you make sure it's the former.

Key skills you'll need
MicrocopyContent DesignFigmaStyle Guides
Career progression
Associate
0–2yr
UX Writer
2–5yr
Senior
5–8yr
Content Lead
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book UX Writing FundamentalsPaid
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Social Media Strategist

$50k–$100kMid~3 months to transition

Build audiences, start conversations, and grow brands in public. Know what performs on every platform and why.

Key skills you'll need
Social PlatformsContent CalendarAnalyticsCommunity Management
Career progression
Coordinator
0–2yr
Manager
2–4yr
Strategist
4–7yr
Director
7yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Content Creation ProgrammePaidmenu_book Freelancer AcademyPaidlock_open Social Media MarketingFree
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Podcast Producer

$45k–$95kMid~4 months to transition

Create audio experiences people can't skip. Plan, record, edit, and distribute podcasts that build audiences and spark conversations.

Key skills you'll need
Audition / AudacitySound DesignShow StructureDistribution PlatformsInterviewing
Career progression
Assistant Producer
0–2yr
Producer
2–5yr
Senior Producer
5–8yr
Head of Audio
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Content Creation ProgrammePaidmenu_book Podcasting EssentialsPaid
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Art Director

$80k–$160kSenior~8 months to transition

Shape the visual direction of campaigns, brands, and platforms. You set the aesthetic standard and guide designers, photographers, and videographers to deliver it.

Key skills you'll need
FigmaIllustratorPhotoshopArt DirectionCampaign Development
Career progression
Designer
0–3yr
Senior Designer
3–6yr
Art Director
6–10yr
Creative Director
10yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Art Direction FundamentalsPaid
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