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The digital sector is extremely resilient as there is a digital element to most jobs. Greater Manchester has the largest digital and creative sectors outside the South East. There are already internationally significant clusters of businesses in broadcasting, content creation, media and cyber security. There are also sub-sectors where Greater Manchester has the potential to lead industries of the future, such as e-commerce.<\/p>\n
There were 70,000 jobs in digital in 2018. The digital and creative sector includes industries such as TV, advertising, telecoms, computer games and programming. The sector is thriving in Greater Manchester, with major employers in cyber security, e-commerce and media. MediaCityUK, in Salford, is Europe\u2019s largest purpose-built media location. The site is home to more than 250 media and digital businesses, including the BBC, ITV and Ericsson.<\/p>\n
Major digital, creative and media employers in Greater Manchester include:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/digital-creative-media-1.png” title_text=”digital-creative-media-1″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” position_origin_a=”top_center” vertical_offset=”-215px” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”equal-col” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”flex-direction: column;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”equal-col” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”flex-direction: column;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n Digital marketers promote brands, products and services through social media, websites and apps. This role includes everything from creating content and graphics to managing advertising and PR campaigns.<\/p>\n Salary Range<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a320,000-\u00a350,000<\/p>\n Working environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Office\/hybrid<\/p>\n Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n 37-39 hours a week<\/p>\n Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n You could go on to specialise in mobile or video marketing, become a senior digital marketing officer or head of online marketing. You could also work as a freelance digital marketing consultant or move into areas like advertising, sales, e-commerce or public relations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”equal-col” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”flex-direction: column;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n Animators bring drawings and computer-generated characters to life on screen, using animation software or by hand-drawing.<\/p>\n Salary range<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a314,000-\u00a336,000<\/p>\n Working environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Office, home or a creative studio.<\/p>\n Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n 35-40 hours a week, with possible evening and weekend work.<\/p>\n Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n You could progress to lead animator or animation director. You could work for large animation studios, games developers, video post-production firms or start your own studio.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n Cyber intelligence officers identify weaknesses and threats to IT networks and security systems. They also prevent and identify hackers and hack attempts.<\/p>\n Salary range<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a331,500-\u00a350,000<\/p>\n Working environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Office\/hybrid<\/p>\n Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n 35-40 hours a week, with some evening and weekend work<\/p>\n Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n You could become an ethical hacker, cyber security lead, or head of cyber security. You could also work as a freelance security contractor.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n Software developers design, build and test computer programs. Some developers may focus on coding and programming, while others will work more in design or network architecture.<\/p>\n Salary range<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a320,000-\u00a370,000<\/p>\n Working environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Office\/hybrid<\/p>\n Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n 37-40 hours a week<\/p>\n Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n You could become a senior developer or move into systems design, IT architecture or business systems analysis.<\/p>\n You could also set up your own business, or work as a consultant in areas such as business services, finance, cyber security, telecommunications and healthcare.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ width=”100%” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, machinery, goods and components. They use 2D or 3D software to produce sketches and detailed drawings. They\u2019re also responsible for ensuring their products meet the relevant quality and technical standards.<\/p>\n Salary range<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a315,000-\u00a335,000<\/p>\n Working environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Office\/hybrid<\/p>\n Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n 39-41 hours a week<\/p>\n Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n You could progress on to section leader, project or site manager, or go on to become a design or software engineer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/digital-creative-media-2.png” title_text=”digital-creative-media-2″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” position_origin_a=”top_center” vertical_offset=”-215px” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”order: 2;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”order: 2;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Employment is expected to keep increasing in the future \u2013 with over 18,000 more jobs in Greater Manchester over the next 20 years. 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