Digital media Q&A– a creative career sector in growth

Social media editors, digital media managers and mobile managers – many job titles in the digital media world didn’t exist a few years ago so keeping up to date is vital. In The Guardian’s series of online Q&A sessions, it was recently the turn of experts and professionals in the digital media sector to give advice. Their own job titles range from freelance digital brand consultant to online editor and digital innovator. Key points discussed included understanding the difference between using digital media – SEO, social media networks and mobile applications – in a strategic context rather than social. The discussion also highlighted that there are a huge range of skills and experiences that could be relevant to a digital role; from journalism and marketing to technical skills such as database management or photography. Whatever your experience, ensure your C.V. tells a coherent story. For the full discussion on the opportunities in this rising career sector read the article at http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/careers-in-digital-media-live-q-a