Musicians, singers and composers write, arrange, conduct and perform musical compositions. Tasks include - (a) creating melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express ideas and emotions in musical form; (b) translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and symbols for reproduction and performance; (c) adapting or arranging music for particular instrumental or vocal groups, instruments or occasions; (d) conducting instrumental or vocal groups; (e) selecting music for performances and assigning instrumental parts to musicians; (f) playing one or more musical instruments as a soloist or as a member of an orchestra or a musical group; (g) singing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group or other band; (h) practising and rehearsing to maintain a high standard of performance. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Band leader - Composer - Instrumentalist - Music conductor - Night club musician - Night club singer - Orchestrator - Singer - Street musician - Street singer.

News anchors present news stories on radio and television. They introduce pre-recorded news items and items covered by live reporters. News anchors are often trained journalists.

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This unit group covers artistic and cultural associate professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 343: Artistic, Cultural and Culinary Associate Professionals. For instance, those who assist directors or actors with staging of theatrical, motion picture, television or commercial productions are classified here. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Body artist - Floor manager (broadcasting) - Lighting technician - Programme coordinator (broadcasting) - Prompter - Property master (broadcasting) - Script-girl/boy - Special effects technician - Stage manager - Stage technician - Stunt artist - Stunt coordinator - Tattooist - Theatre technician - Theatrical dresser - Walker-on.

Pastry chefs are responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting desserts, sweet products and bakery products.

Performance artists create a performance which can be any situation that involves four basic elements: time, space, the performer's body, or presence in a medium, and a relationship between the performer and audience or onlookers. They are flexible with the medium of the art work, the setting and the length of time of the performance.

Performance flying directors design people flying effects for a performance and supervise or perform the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. They train the actors for the flying choreography and manipulate them during the performance. Performance flying directors prepare and supervise the setup, perform security checks and operate the person fly systems. The manipulation of persons on height, close to or above performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.

Performance lighting directors determine what lights are needed during production, according to the video and motion picture director's creative vision. They use the script to design the lighting requirements for each shot. Performance lighting directors oversee the lighting setup and operation.

Performance lighting technicians setup, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal lighting quality for live performances. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate lighting equipment and instruments.

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Photographers take pictures using digital or film cameras and equipment. Photographers may develop negatives or use computer software in order to produce finished images and prints.

Photographers operate still cameras to photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other subjects. Tasks include - (a) taking photographs for advertising or other commercial, industrial or scientific purposes and to illustrate stories and articles in newspapers, magazines and other publications; (b) taking portrait photographs of persons and groups of persons; (c) studying requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used; (d) determining picture composition, making technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject; (e) operating scanners to transfer photographic images to computers; (f) operating computers to manipulate photographic images; (g) adapting existing photographic images to create new digitized images to be included in multimedia products; (h) using airbrush, computer or other techniques to create the desired visual effect. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Aerial photographer - Commercial photographer - Industrial photographer - Photojournalist - Photographer - Portrait photographer - Scientific photographer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Film camera operator - 3521 - Video camera operator - 3521 - Photographic equipment repairer - 7311 - Photogravure photographer - 7321 - Photolithographer - 7321 - Electronics mechanic - 7421.

Photojournalists cover all kinds of news events by taken informative images. They tell stories by taking, editing and presenting images for newspapers, journals, magazines, television and other media.

Podcast producers supervise the entire production process of a podcast. This process involves planning the episodes, supporting audio recording and editing, production tasks and publishing the final version of the product. They also develop promotion and marketing strategies based on podcast market trends and target audience.

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Post-production supervisors oversee the whole post-production process. They work together with the music editor and video and motion picture editor. Post production supervisors help plan the production workflow to make sure the post production phase is included and budgeted for. They ensure that the final product is delivered and distributed.

Presenters host broadcast productions. They are the face or voice of these programs and make announcements on different platforms such as radio, television, theatres or other establishments. They ensure that their audience is entertained and introduce the artists or persons being interviewed.

Printmakers engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber or other materials to create images which are transported onto surfaces, generally using a printing press. Printmakers often use tools such as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

Private chefs comply with food and sanitation rules to prepare meals for their employers. They take into consideration the employer’s intolerances to specific ingredients or their preferences and cook the meals in the employer's home. Private chefs may also be asked to organise small dinner parties or other types of celebrations for special occasions.

Producers are responsible for managing the production of music, motion pictures or series. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the production such as the direction, publication and financing. Producers oversee the production and manage all technical and logistic aspects of recording and editing.

Production designers are responsible for the complete look (style, colouring and locations) of television programmes, series, motion pictures and commercials. They create the visual concept for the entire production such as set design, lighting, costumes and camera angles. Production designers work together with the director, designers and oversee the art department. They also create sketches, drawings, do colouring and location research and advise props and stage settings to the director.

Prompters prompt or cue performers when they forget their lines or neglect to move to the right position on the stage.

Prop makers construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain props used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. Props may be simple imitations of real life objects, or may include electronic, pyrotechnical, or other effects. Their work is based on artistic vision, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers involved in the production.

Prop masters/mistresses setup, prepare, check and maintain objects used on stage by actors or other small movable objects called props. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and prepare the props. During a performance they position props, hand them over or take them back from the actors.