Also called: Chyron Operator, Graphics Op
Puts the score bugs, name titles, and on-screen graphics up during live broadcasts.
A graphics operator types a guest's name into the system, fires it on cue, updates live scores, and launches election maps.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Broadcast or graphics training.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Graphic Design, Broadcasting.
Growing slowly. Automation is growing in data-driven graphics.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Data-driven, automated graphics now update scores and names on their own, cutting operator jobs.
Classes: Graphic design CTE, Computer applications, Film/video production CTE, Math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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