Also called: Sports Photojournalist
Captures the action at games, from high school football to the Super Bowl.
They stake out a spot on the sideline with long lenses, shoot thousands of frames, and file the best images within minutes. Teams, leagues, and news agencies hire them. Travel and nights are common.
Estimate; team staff photographers earn steady pay, freelancers 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. Degree helpful; portfolio and connections matter.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Photojournalism, Photography.
Growing slowly. Teams' social media needs keep demand steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Robotic and AI auto-tracking cameras cover more youth and pro games; great action shots and access still need human timing.
Classes: Photography, Physical education, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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