Media and entertainment workers — journalists, actors, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and creative professionals — often face irregular employment, freelance stints, and multiple employers. Media Super is the dedicated industry fund, built specifically for the media, entertainment, arts and printing sectors.
The best super fund for media and entertainment workers should accommodate irregular contributions, offer affordable insurance for creative occupations, and provide strong returns without requiring active management. Portability is important given the freelance nature of much creative work.
Top 5 Super Funds for Media & Entertainment Workers
Ranked at a typical balance of $45,000. Data current as of April 2026.
7.20% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $402/year (0.89% of balance) at $45,000. 0.06M members. $8B in assets under management. sector alignment: media-entertainment-workers, media.
- Tailored for creative and media industry workers
- Understands freelance and contract work patterns common in media
- Industry-specific insurance offerings
8.50% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $258/year (0.57% of balance) at $45,000. 0.65M members. $130B in assets under management.
- Among the lowest fees of any major fund — $245 on $50k balance
- Strong 10-year returns of 8.5% — excellent fee-adjusted performance
- 16 investment options including sustainable and ethical choices
8.60% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $334/year (0.74% of balance) at $45,000. 2.3M members. $300B in assets under management.
- Second-largest fund in Australia at $300 billion — massive scale advantage
- Strong 10-year returns of 8.6% across both legacy products
- Competitive fees at $275 on $50k balance
8.90% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $366/year (0.81% of balance) at $45,000. 3.4M members. $365B in assets under management.
- Consistently strong long-term returns — top quartile over 10 years
- Low total fees relative to fund size ($285 p.a. on $50k)
- Largest fund in Australia with $365 billion in assets
9.00% annualised return over 10 years. total fees of $357/year (0.79% of balance) at $45,000. 1.8M members. $115B in assets under management.
- Highest 10-year return among major funds at 9.0%
- 22 investment options — one of the widest ranges available
- Choiceplus platform for direct share investing
Fee Comparison at $45,000
How the top 5 funds compare on total annual fees at a $45,000 balance:
| # | Fund | Admin Fee | Inv. Fee | Total $/yr | Total % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media Super | $78 | 0.48% | $402 | 0.89% |
| 2 | UniSuper | $60 | 0.36% | $258 | 0.57% |
| 3 | Australian Retirement Trust | $78 | 0.42% | $334 | 0.74% |
| 4 | AustralianSuper | $137 | 0.46% | $366 | 0.81% |
| 5 | Hostplus | $78 | 0.52% | $357 | 0.79% |
Use our comparison calculator to see how these funds stack up at your actual balance and contribution level over 10, 20 or 30 years.
How We Ranked These Funds
Our ranking considers multiple factors relevant to media & entertainment workers:
- Fees: Total annual cost (admin fee + investment fee + indirect costs) at a $45,000 balance
- Performance: 10-year and 5-year annualised returns on the default MySuper option
- Sector alignment: Whether the fund has specific expertise or tailoring for this segment
- APRA heatmap: The fund's fee and return ratings on APRA's MySuper Product Heatmap
- Fund size and stability: Total assets under management and member numbers
No fund pays for placement. Rankings are based on publicly available data from APRA, ATO, and individual fund disclosures.
Read Full Reviews
- Media Super Review
The super fund for Australia's media, entertainment, arts, and print industries.
- UniSuper Review
The super fund for Australia's higher education and research sector.
- Australian Retirement Trust Review
Formed from the merger of QSuper and Sunsuper — one of Australia's largest funds.
- AustralianSuper Review
Australia's largest super fund by membership and assets under management.
- Hostplus Review
The super fund for hospitality, tourism, recreation, and sport.