Also called: Space Photojournalist, Remote Camera Technician
Captures rocket launches with remote cameras placed right next to the pad.
You set up sound-triggered cameras near the pad the day before, then watch from miles away. Sometimes your camera gets scorched, but sometimes you get the shot of the year.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; portfolio and media credentials matter.
Ways in: Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Photography, Photojournalism.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI-generated images compete with stock shots; real launch photos for news still need human photographers.
Classes: Photography, Art, Journalism, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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