Also called: Image Researcher, Photo Licensing Coordinator
Finds and licenses the right photos for books, documentaries, magazines, and ads.
A photo researcher might hunt through news archives for the perfect 1960s image of a rocket launch for a textbook. They negotiate the price with the photo agency, check who owns the rights, and keep careful records so the publisher does not get sued.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree in history, journalism, or art history.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art History, Journalism, History.
Growing slowly. Smaller with shrinking publishing budgets.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI search finds images instantly and AI-generated images replace some licensed photos; rights clearance remains.
Classes: AP Art History, History, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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