List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

This is a person (Actress for female) portraying a character in a dramatic or comic production; he or she performs in film, television, theatre or radio. Insane dedication, polished-people skills, awesome auditioning skills, acting talent and a strong yet open personality are some of the required skills. Formal education is offered and required but below these skills. Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi train actors in Malawi.

He is a presenter who makes announcements on television, radio and can conduct interviews in such forum. They can also be master of Ceremonies during events. Education for announcers varies. Bachelor's degree in Journalism, broadcasting, communication, along with internship or some experience is needed. Of course, a diploma in the said courses with good experience may do. Good communication and interpersonal skills with courageous and open personality are necessary.

Is a person engaged in one or more of any broad spectrum of activities related to creating arts, and/or demonstrating art. Creativity, Enthusiasm, flexibility, high self-esteem, perseverance, good physical stamina, self-discipline, presentation skills are some of the required skills.

They use television, video or motion picture cameras to shoot a wide range of materials. It requires technical expertise and creativity. They may work long hours at times.

He or she is a person who creates dance compositions and plans and arranges dance movements and patterns for dances and especially for ballets. Leadership, creativity, discipline are some of the required skills in this career.

This is a person skilled in a particular craft. They are motivated by mastery rather than attaining status, they are creative, persevere and lovers of tradition and history.

A dancer ought to have the following skills among others, talent, good rhythmic and timing; enthusiastic, hard work, focus and determination, fitness and stamina, good relationship with others are needed. Professional dancers start training at a young age in schools.

He is an agent that specifies the structural properties of design object. Anyone who creates tangible or intangible objects is a designer by practice and there are many types of designers depending on what they design. Problem solving skills, persistence, humility, awareness, adaptability, passion, organization, curiosity, perspective and creativity are some of the required skills. Formal school plus apprenticeship are necessary.

He is a person who plays musical instrument or is musically talented or one who composes, conducts or performs music. Qualities of good artists apply here. Confidence, adventurous, hardworking, patience and persistence are some of their qualities. Formal education is not always necessary. Skill and talent matters most.

He is a person who takes photographs. Use their technical expertise, creativity and composition skills to produce and preserve images that visually tell a story or record an event. Working conditions for them depends on area of speciality. Although formal education is not required for others, it is good to have it for it increases level of creativity as well as good understanding of photography.

They oversee the making of a film or recording of music. Organization, ability to make decisions quickly, good negotiating skills, diplomacy and having a lot of energy are some of the required skills. Formal education is not a must but talent and skill matters.

The one who sings by producing musical sounds with the voice, augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. Vocal control, pitch accuracy, and emotional expression are essential qualities for a successful singer.

These are Information Technology experts and programmers of websites. As designers, they possess qualities similar to those of designer. Formal education is required. They combine creative vision with technical skills to build functional, attractive, and user-friendly websites.

Writers and authors produce content for print media, online media, television, movies and radios. College degree in communications, English and journalism are preferred. Good writing, good judgment, creativity, self-motivation and curiosity are some of the required skills. An Editor however, reviews, rewrite and edit work of a writer. He also decides the content suitable for readers on top of overseeing the production of publications.