Also called: Writing tutor, Peer writing consultant
Helps college or high school students improve essays and papers through one-on-one feedback.
Writing consultants read drafts with students, ask questions about their argument, and teach revision skills without rewriting the paper for them. Many are student workers.
Estimate; often part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Usually a college student or graduate with strong writing skills; training provided.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: English, Writing, Communications.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writing feedback tools handle grammar and structure for free; human consultants focus on thinking and argument, with fewer slots.
Classes: AP English Language, AP English Literature, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3041.
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