The fastest-growing jobs in the creator economy aren’t in front of the camera.

As the creator economy continues to grow, the appeal of being a content creator is broader than ever. However, some of the most accessible jobs in this field don’t require you to spread the word yourself.

VidCon 2026 hosted two different panels focused on the jobs that exist behind the camera, from editors to talent agents. This kind of focus makes sense. The next generation of creators will think more like media companies than ever before, and media companies need staff to survive.

“We all know that the number one job kids want to be in this country right now is to be a content creator, but we feel like that’s only 1% of what’s actually happening in the creator economy,” said Adrian Deck, founder and CEO of Decked Media, a company that helps creators and brands build multi-platform strategies.

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Some of the jobs available in the creator economy include positions commonly found in the entertainment industry, such as editors, talent managers, and producers. But that’s only a small piece of the pie. We have a head of creator development, a post supervisor of content, an accountant, a financial manager, and a chief of staff.

Regardless of the exact job description, panelists spoke about the importance of adaptability.

Editor Sarah Curry, YB Chan Biste, and talent manager Gil Krueger (far right) talked about finding opportunities on the panel “Behind the Camera: the Jobs Powering the Creators.”
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YB Chan Biste, a creator and former senior editor at Try Guys who is now a freelancer, said that quickly adapting to the different styles of creators helped him establish himself in his career.

“You can be the best editor in the world, but if you meet a YouTuber who has a very specific editing style or humor style that you’re not very familiar with, you may not be the best editor in the world anymore,” Chan Biste said.

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Sean Klitzner, co-creator, showrunner, and creative director of Beast Games, talked about hitting a creative wall when he first started working with Mr. Beast. Then he realized he needed production help. From there, he realized that the budget needed to be reviewed, and soon after became Mr. Beast’s chief of staff.

“I just said yes to whatever they needed,” he said, before distilling his experience into simple advice. “Please go through the open door.”

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So how do people actually enter that space? Partly it has to do with walking through an open door. However, you may also need to go down the traditional job route.

“This may sound like advice from an old man, but LinkedIn is your friend,” says Gil Krueger, who runs Best Regards Media, a creative talent management company. Spy Ninjas developer Chad Wilde-Clay agreed, saying his company regularly posts job openings on LinkedIn.

Of course, networking was also promoted as an essential part of finding a job. Chang Biste and former Mr. Beast editor Sara Currie also pointed to EditHers, an online network they’re a part of. This is a group of female editors on YouTube. Groups like this are essential for making connections and identifying work requests that you might not otherwise get.

Kritzner also pointed out that behind-the-scenes work is a strong entry point for those who want to eventually become creators in front of the camera.

“Go learn everything you have to do to get to that point,” he said.

Mashable is reporting live from VidCon 2026 in Anaheim. Follow our coverage of creator interviews, panel highlights, the biggest moments from the convention floor, and more.