Report: More than 250,000 creative jobs lost due to pandemic

Here in California, creative industries — like fashion, theater, and film production — have lost more than 250,000 jobs since February, according to a report by Otis College of Art and Design.

Every year, Otis puts out a report on jobs in the creative economy, which are essential to Southern California’s regional economic health. But will these jobs return after the pandemic? 

Credits

Guest:

  • Adam Fowler - research director at L.A.-based Beacon Economics, prepared the update on the creative economy for the Otis College of Art and Design; Amy Madrigali, talent booker for The Troubadour

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin, Rebecca Mooney