Television

Over 1,200 people working in broadcast TV, cable and satellite and independent production

Radio

600 individuals working in publicly funded, commercial, community and voluntary radio

Film

Around 300 people operating in the key sub sectors of production live in Northern Ireland. Others working in facilities (see below) provide services for film, for example in post production. Figures are not available for employment in cinema exhibition at national/regional level.

Facilities

Around 400 people employed in the sub sectors of post production, studio and equipment hire, special effects and outside broadcast

Animation

No one reported as working in animation companies in Northern Ireland. This does not necessarily mean there is no sector, just that the employment numbers round to less than 100. Others may also work as animators in other sectors.

Computer Games

Interactive Media

100 people working for specialist companies in the key platforms of web and internet, interactive television, offline multimedia. Others also employed in these roles in other sectors of the economy

Other Content
Creation

No one reported as working in commercials or corporate production companies in Northern Ireland. This does not necessarily mean there is no sector, just that the employment numbers round to less than 100. Others may also work as content creators in other sectors.

Performers

Nearly 200 performers working in sectors within Skillset's footprint

Photo Imaging

Over 600 people working in photo imaging

Publishing

Around 4,200 people working in publishing, including books, newspapers, journals and periodicals and directories.