- Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
- Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
- Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to
Film critic | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Film critics analyse films and produce reviews and articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, social media channels and websites.
Film critics typically work around Variable hours per week.
As a Film critic you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 37,585 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Film critic
Big gender gap
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41,279 GBP
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31,048 GBP
Average salary for part-time Film critic
Average salary for full-time Film critic
Showing:
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13,081 GBP
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11,320 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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31,048 GBP
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41,279 GBP
Salary over time for Film critic
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35,611 GBP
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33,492 GBP
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33,900 GBP
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34,433 GBP
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37,224 GBP
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36,978 GBP
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37,585 GBP
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40,162 GBP
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39,673 GBP
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Future outlook for Film critics
Balanced outlook
71 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Film critic - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Film critic and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Things to highlight for your Film critic interview
Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
