Global Scans · Media & Entertainment · Weekly Summary

• In the media industry, Channel 4 is drawing up plans to cut potentially as many as 200 jobs in its biggest round of layoffs in more than 15 years. The Guardian
• It was announced to restrict traffic based on suspected risk in geographical areas, limit the number of workers at jobs, introduce online working at home, make mask wear compulsory in public areas, and raise public awareness through social media. PubMed Central (PMC)
• 12 million American workers will need to switch jobs by 2030 as a consequence of generative AI - artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images and other media. Tech Xplore
• WFH scams usually start with an online ad, perhaps on social media or even on even abuse legitimate career sites such as LinkedIn other platforms where job seekers look for new opportunities. WeLiveSecurity
• The investments that create jobs in tourism, services, light manufacturing, heavy industry, design, entertainment, retail, shipping, publishing, communications, and finance will have to come from the global private sector. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• Roles where organizations surveyed report Marketing and media to be increasing in importance fastest, alongside estimates of the net job growth from 2023 to 2027. World Economic Forum
• Rising unemployment and lack of flexibility in the South African digital media sphere required a business model that would centre young creatives, without requiring extensive years of experience from them prior to giving them a job opportunity. The Media Online
• LinkedIn, the last major US social media platform operating in China, will shut down and transition to a job search agency after Beijing authorities reportedly gave it 30 days to better regulate its content. USMAIL24
• Biden does not even entertain for a moment the idea that his administration's various multi-trillion dollar spending plans - such as the American Rescue Plan, Build Back Better, the American Jobs Plan, and the American Families Plan - are driving up inflation and distorting markets. The Epoch Times
• Although technology industry layoffs have surged in 2022, for example, jobs in business services, health care, food services, and recreation and entertainment are likely to grow in 2023. CBS News
• 96% of job seekers use social media when conducting a job search, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions suggests that 49% of professionals follow companies on social media to stay aware of job opportunities. Passle
• Games London's programme will generate revenue for UK games businesses, create jobs, boost skills and training, and amplify the cultural impact of video games and interactive entertainment. London Games Festival 2023
• Secondary job benefits will help drive growth in areas like healthcare, education, childcare, and entertainment, adding around 2 million net jobs by 2050. Third Way
• Microsoft is warning that hackers are using open source software and bogus social media accounts to dupe software engineers and IT support staff with fake job offers that in reality lead to malware attacks. ZDNet
• If a report released by CII-BCG in 2017 is to be believed, the Indian media and entertainment industry will generate 7-8 lakh jobs by 2022, taking the total count of employment to 1.8-2.0 million. ETHRWorld
• Jobs in tech, media, and communications will have a deficit of over four million workers by 2030, resulting in a nearly US$ 5 billion revenue loss. Study International Staff
• Numerous researchers declared via social media that they will either try to leave or decline to accept job offers in the 30 US states where abortion is currently or may soon be illegal. The Scientist Magazine
• There will be about 7,000 construction jobs as well and thousands of additional technical jobs, plus indirect jobs in restaurants, health care, housing and entertainment. Chron
• Social media might be inspiring even more young consumers to quit their jobs, with many using TikTok to vent about their toxic corporate work environments or document their resignations, potentially spreading the confidence to leave positions that overwork and undervalue them. YPulse
• Many refugees use social media such as Facebook to post requests for housing or job opportunities. The Washington Post
• In addition to traditional outreach through word of mouth, emails, and job boards, organizations can use social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) and other strategies that might reach a broad pool of applicants who are not already in the policy sector. How to Build a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Effective P
• While Twitter is not a main focus when it comes to paid advertising for most marketers, the social media managers behind brand accounts will have to deal with the potential platform changes that could make their jobs more difficult. Digiday

Last updated: 11 February 2024