Also called: Standards & Practices Editor, Commercial Clearance Specialist
Reviews TV commercials before they air to make sure claims are backed by proof and nothing breaks laws or network rules.
A cereal ad says 'doctors recommend,' so you ask the agency for proof. Next, a car ad shows unsafe driving without a 'professional driver' line, and a drug ad needs side effects read clearly. You approve, reject or send notes on 40 spots a day before they reach millions of viewers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications, journalism or advertising.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Pre-Law.
Shrinking (about -3% over 10 years). Fewer TV networks, but streaming services now need ad reviewers too.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI now pre-screens ads for common rule breaks; judgment on claims, taste and close calls keeps fewer people.
Classes: Journalism, Media literacy, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3041.
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