Not everyone has the skills and outgoing personality to be a Media Star.  Some people are better suited to technical writing, blogging, etc.  For every big-time newscaster, there are dozens of people working behind the scenes, adjusting lights, running cameras, researching material.  And, except for the one or two star reporters, these behind-the-scene jobs often pay more. 

Count how many big-time newscasters there are. You have a chance  in a million to get that star job.  But more importantly, you need to ask yourself if "the stars in your eyes" are blinding you to following a career that better suits you.  Do you have the stamina, presistence and push to make it to that Star spot?  Your heart has to be in it in order for you to devote "everything" to getting the job.

Study and get experience in a job that fits your personality and skill aptitude. Do what you love. Some of the top "unseen" jobs that will earn you good money are: 

1) Be a technical writer.  This includes fields like astronomy, electronics, weather, computers and more.  What did you always love to tinker with as a child?  You could make work "play."

2) Be a blogger.   You may have to start small and eventually get noticed, but yes, there are paying blogging jobs out there.  Or do your own thing, be your own boss, and blog for yourself on your own web page.  Attract advertisers to your web site.  If your audience gets large enough, you could charge $450 per ad. Some highly-popular bloggers have published their writings into a book format, and made thousands more that way.

3) Be an academic writer.  This is an often overlooked position.  Help students or professors write their research papers, tests or books. Or, find a scholarly subject you like and get published. Universities have their own publishing companies that will publish good academic books fairly cheaply, and you have a built-in market. 

4) Grant Writing.  Countless people are seeking out intelligent persuasive people to help them get money for their pet projects.  This includes towns, charities, sports and more.

<This was the key-article in the free monthly "writing tips and reviews" quarterly newsletter issued by Spring Time Writers.com 12/09>