Also called: Space Communications Specialist, Press Officer
Tells the public about space missions through press releases, social media, and launch broadcasts.
You write the news release about a new discovery, prep a scientist for a TV interview, and run social media during a rocket launch watched by millions.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or a science.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Journalism, Astronomy.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writes press releases and social posts quickly, shrinking comms teams; live events and media relationships stay human.
Classes: Journalism, English composition, Speech or debate, AP Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3031.
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