Also called: Science Documentary Director
Creates documentaries and series about rockets, astronauts and the universe for TV and streaming.
You pitch a series about Mars missions, line up interviews with engineers, film a launch from a camera position by the pad, and spend months in the edit room shaping the story.
Pay is very uneven: a few hit producers earn far more, many freelancers earn less.
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 film, journalism or science; experience matters most.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Journalism, Astronomy.
Growing about average. Streaming has opened more science content; competitive.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI video tools speed editing and visuals, shrinking crews; storytelling, interviews and filming real events stay human.
Classes: Film or media, Journalism, English composition, AP Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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