Compare Photographers & Film and Video Editors District Of Columbia

Comparison Photographers Film and Video Editors
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Photographers $75,800
Film and Video Editors $86,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photographers
Photographers
Very Low
Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
High

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photographers
Photographers
Medium
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Very High

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photographers
Photographers
Medium
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
High

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Photographers
Photographers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Photographers
Photographers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Photographers
Photographers

4 related certifications

Certification for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

5 related certifications

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