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The demand for convergence-oriented professionals with global competencies and strong intellectual property(IP) capabilities is rapidly increasing in the content industry. Interpreters and translators, who inherently possess advanced linguistic proficiency and cultural mediation skills, are well positioned to meet this growing demand when equipped with domain-specific knowledge in the content industry. However, in practice, transitioning into this sector remains a significant challenge for many professionals. Key barriers include the lack of accessible entry pathways for career transitions, insufficient educational programs tailored to interpreters and translators in the content IP field, and a limited number of collaborative initiatives between academia and industry. This study explores potential career trajectories and emerging professional roles that interpreters and translators can pursue beyond their traditional functions within the content industry. In an effort to cultivate professional communicators with specialized knowledge in content IP, the study proposes the introduction of a micro-degree program within graduate schools of translation and interpretation. Designed as an immersive, modular, and intensive educational track, this program aims to rapidly equip trainees with the specialized competencies demanded in industry settings. The proposed program presents potential benefits for multiple stakeholders: academic institutions aiming to implement innovative educational models amid a shifting industrial landscape; the content IP industry, which requires communication professionals prepared to respond effectively to real-world demands of the field; and trainees seeking continuous professional development and career diversification.