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Skills Gap

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University students learning content creation and digital media skills in a modern, tech-equipped lecture hall, highlighting the new creator economy degrees.
Media Industry

Universities Launch Creator Economy Degrees Amidst Skills Gap

USC Reach, a prominent social media organization, receives over 100 applications for roughly 20 to 30 open spots each semester.

Leo Hartmann·August 1, 2026
Newsroom divided between traditional journalism and AI-powered tools, symbolizing the impact of AI on media jobs and the need for new skills.
Media Industry

AI Accelerates Media Job Cuts, Sparking Urgent Need for New Skills

A major national newspaper recently announced a 30% reduction in its editorial staff, attributing half of the cuts directly to AI-powered content generation and editing tools.

Leo Hartmann·June 25, 2026