Also called: Opposition Videographer, Campaign Tracker
Follows opposing candidates to public events with a camera, recording everything in case they say something embarrassing.
Trackers drive across a state to town halls and parades, film the other side's candidate, and upload clips for the research team. It's an entry-level campaign job with long hours and lots of travel.
Campaign pay, usually for one election cycle. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; camera skills and willingness to travel.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Film & Video Production.
Growing about average. Busy in election years.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Livestreams and AI video monitoring catch more slip-ups automatically; someone still has to show up and film in person.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to party committees and opposition research groups during campaign season
Classes: Video production class, AP U.S. Government, Photography, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4031.
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