Also called: Science Advisor (Film and TV)
Helps movies, TV shows, and video games get the science of space right, or at least believable.
You read a script and flag that the spaceship can't turn like that, suggest a cooler but real alternative, and visit the set to coach actors on floating like real astronauts.
Usually freelance or a side job; pay varies widely by project.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 8 years after high school. Usually a scientist, engineer, or former astronaut with media connections.
Ways in: Graduate school, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Astronomy, Aerospace Engineering.
Growing slowly. Rare freelance gigs.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can answer science questions, but studios hire trusted human experts; jobs are rare.
Classes: AP Physics, Film or media, Astronomy, English composition.
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