Entertainment Jobs in Edinburgh

The arts and entertainment industry requires all types of skilled personnel, not only performers, actors and musicians but also agents, accountants, assistants, editors, managers, engineers, producers, lawyers, administrators and executives
Employment in this industry is extremely competitive though it can be very rewarding and lucrative for successful individuals. Qualifications depend on the specific position; executives, managers and administrators often need at least a bachelor’s degree and industry-specific knowledge/experience whilst performers, editors and producers are expected to have ample training in the respective art or craft
Salaries for persons working in the entertainment industry span the entire spectrum; the average figure for all positions in the industry is £23,000; those above £33,000 are considered to be in the high range and the lower end sees some figures below £20,000. However, several positions offer higher earning opportunities: those working as an actor have an average per annum figure of about £30,000; musicians earn an average of £47,000 per year, whilst industry lawyers see an average annual figure of nearly £70,000.