Here's a quick overview on how to become a content creator - and what jobs, salaries, skills, and drivers are associated with such a career. Learn content creation from me: https://www.ruedriis.com/academy 0:00 VIDEO CONTENTS Let's zoom in on what it takes to become a content creator, how to land a content creator job, what tools and software you need to create great content—and why content creator is the best job in the world. 0:34 WHO IS RUED RIIS Rued Riis is a full-time content creator who creates courses and shares lessons on YouTube about content creation, animation, and solopreneurship. 1:07 WHAT IS A CONTENT CREATOR What is the meaning of 'content creator'? It's a fairly new job that new generations aspire to pursue, so let's get the definition of a content creator down once and for all. 1:30 CONTENT CREATION EXAMPLES There are many types of content around the internet, and these are some of the most common types. 2:06 2 TYPES OF CONTENT CREATORS Simplified, you can either find a content creator job—or be your own boss as a self-employed creator. 2:20 CONTENT CREATOR JOBS On LinkedIn, you'll find high-paying content creator jobs all over the world. Let's take a look at what they require. 4:12 INDEPENDENT CONTENT CREATORS If you'd prefer to be your own boss, you might want to pursue a career as an independent content creator. 4:54 FREELANCE CONTENT CREATOR If you choose to sell your creator skills as a service, you'd be classified as a freelancer. 5:05 HOW TO BECOME A YOUTUBER If you'd rather build an audience and offer them something extra to buy, then that's the journey of a YouTuber. 5:53 CONTENT CREATION SKILLS Text, graphics, sound, photo, and video are the core areas you need to create strong content. 6:33 TEXT AND COPYWRITING Strong copywriting is needed for both articles and descriptions like this one. 6:52 GRAPHICS AND AESTHETICS If you manage to develop an eye for aesthetics, you'll be able to design posters, websites, ebooks, and more. 7:12 SOUND AND VOICE-OVER Interview a colleague, start a podcast in-house, or narrate a voice-over for your next video. 7:29 CAMERA AND PHOTOS With a few basic skills, you'll come a long way with either a smartphone or an actual camera. 7:47 VIDEO CREATION The king of the formats, in my opinion. Video incorporates all the above; scriptwriting, audio recording, design, and camera handling. The one format to rule them all. 8:33 CONTENT CREATION TOOLS Grammarly for text, Canva for design, Vyond for animation and thumbnails, Preview for editing photos, and ScreenFlow for putting it all together. Links to everything down below 👇🏻 9:38 CONTENT CREATION PROCESS Script, record, and visualize. That's the content creation process I've used to create hundreds of videos. And it's a process anyone can follow to get a flying start. 10:00 CONTENT CREATION COURSE The Content Creator's Academy is a one-stop shop for learning everything I talk about in this video. Courses, coaching, templates, examples, community, and more—sign up for the waitlist below 👇🏻 10:18 WHY BECOME A CREATOR These are some of the reasons that keep motivating me to pursue a career in content creation. It's an amazing way to influence others in a positive way. 10:48 BEST JOB IN THE WORLD As the motivational speech evolves, I share my view on why I think being a content creator is the best job in the world. 11:19 HOW TO BECOME GREAT To become great, you gotta love what you do. If you can find that format that lights you up, you have a much better chance at becoming a world-class content creator. All mentions, courses and tools are listed right here 👇🏻 ---------- MY COURSES Write Video Scripts: https://bit.ly/scripts-video Make Voice-Overs: https://bit.ly/garageband-vo Learn Vyond: https://bit.ly/learn-vyond Increase Productivity: http://bit.ly/PP-course Waitlist for my Academy: https://www.ruedriis.com/academy GEAR My Camera → https://amzn.to/3vLED9d Crisp Camera Mic → https://amzn.to/3yU6FBv Cheap USB Mic → https://amzn.to/2RbdhGU Good Clip-On Mic → https://amzn.to/2F4filn Cheap Lights → https://amzn.to/2GjQu9K My Voice-over Mic → https://amzn.to/3k21mrr TOOLS Best Animation Tool → https://www.ruedriis.com/vyond Cheap Animation Tool → http://bit.ly/trytoonly Best Whiteboard Tool → http://bit.ly/trydoodly Cheap Whiteboard Tool → https://fave.co/2GXKSCD Best Business Platform → https://bit.ly/trial-kajabi Animation with Good Aesthetics → http://bit.ly/tryanimaker Best Screenrecording for Mac → https://bit.ly/screenflowinfo SUBSCRIBE to learn how to make engaging videos with simple tools! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRuw5GXX_lfdY_Kdl2bC4Q 🔸 Join my FREE introductory class on animation video: https://bit.ly/explainerexperts #contentcreation #contentcreator Disclaimer Part of my livelihood is based on affiliate links, which means that I get a small commission if you end up buying something through the links I share (no extra cost to you).