2026 Media Entry-level Jobs in Iowa
When you think of entry-level jobs in media, you probably picture newscasters and other professionals who are highly visible in the public eye. In truth, though, media jobs are really any jobs that ask you to pass on information to the general public or to a certain sub-set of the general public. So, writing for a newspaper, writing for an online website, writing for a magazine, being involved in television programming in any way, interviewing entertainers, reporting on the weather, and more are all examples of jobs in media. Many people think of these jobs as elusive and difficult to get but, in fact, there are actually many more positions available within the field than the average person thinks. Some of the most common industries or workplaces for those with media entry-level jobs include motion picture and/or video studios, college or university radio or television broadcast stations, general radio and television broadcasting stations, advertising and public relations firms, and even governmental positions. The largest number of media professionals—6,670—work in motion picture and/or video studios, followed by the 1,900 people working in college or university radio or television broadcast stations. Governmental employees make up your smallest group of media professionals, with only around 760 people employed in this very specific industry. Across the board, however, these professionals tend to do quite nicely. The average salary ranges from $45,280 (for those in local government related media positions) to a cozy $65,210 for those employed by motion picture and/or video studios. No matter what salary you earn however, media positions are very coveted and provide for an exciting, interesting career, one that keeps you constantly up-to-date and in-the-know.
Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist
Infant/Toddler Childcare Teacher
Vehicle Graphic Installer/Wrap Specialist
Commercial Real Estate Intern
Marketing Representative
Assistant Studio Manager
Associate Veterinarian - Mixed Animal
Window Cleaning Field Service Technician
Video Editor
Esthetician or Cosmetologist Studio Manager- Cedar Rapids
Cyber Security Sales Specialist
Caregiver Full Time 2p-10p
Resident Assistant-Overnight
Resident Assistant
Care Giver Full Time 6a-2p
Caregiver: Full-time OVERNIGHT
Care Giver 3rd Shift Full Time
Personal Training Director- Des Moines
Celebrations Coordinator- Activities- FULL-TIME
Temporary Housekeeper
Resident Care Specialist
6a-6p Care/ Med Tech
Medication Tech 2-10
Full-Time 2nd Shift
F/T 2ND SHIFT MED TECH
Medication/Care Tech 6p-6a
Medical Assistant - Urine Collection Event
Medicaid Grant Writer
Medical Device Sales Rep
Travel Medical Assistant - Statewide | Temp/Seasonal - Iowa
Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant
Mental Health Medical Assistant
Clinician - RT, RN or LPN
Customer Service Representative
Pastry Cook - Fine Dining
Crew Member
Hospitalist Program Director
Hospital Territory Manager - Nebraska/Iowa
$250,000 per year
Repair & Receiving Technician
Retail Associate Full Time
Store Manager Full Time
Construction General Laborer
Construction General Laborer
Construction General Laborer
Construction General Laborer
Field Service Technician
Associate Veterinarian
Pharmacy Support
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CNA & CMA - FT & PT
CMA 2-10pm M-F
Treatment Specialist - Men's Residential Unit
Treatment Specialist - Women's Residential Unit (Full-Time)
Treatment Specialist - Women's Residential Unit
NEMT Driver
Pharmacist
RN or Registered Nurse (Ottumwa, IA) – Youth Residential Program
Physician Assisant
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
LTC Billing Technician
Physical Therapist - PRN
Patient Advocate Specialist (Hybrid, bilingual Spanish) - MercyOne Children's Hospital
$55,000-$55,000 per year
Hybrid Long Term Care / Consultant Pharmacist
Veterinary Assistant
Customer Care Coordinator
Staff Pharmacist
Registered Veterinary Technician
$21-$21
Utilization Management Registered Nurse (RN) - Remote
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician - Float
Health Care Administrator
Assistive Technology Professional
Health Science Careers - Numerous Specialties Needed
Full Time Delivery Driver
Restaurant Shift Supervisor
Kitchen Leader
NEMT Driver
Cook
Kitchen Manager
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Server
Entry-Level Financial Advisor
$65,000 per year

















