Also called: Prompter Operator
Scrolls the script on screen at exactly the speed the host speaks.
A prompter operator loads scripts, matches the scroll speed to an anchor's pace, and fixes last-second changes as they're typed in by producers.
Approximate; union operators on network shows earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus on-the-job training at a TV station or prompter company; fast reading and typing skills are what matter most.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Broadcasting.
Shrinking. Voice-following prompter software is spreading.
High risk for 10 years. Voice-tracking prompters now scroll scripts automatically as hosts speak, cutting operator jobs.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to TV stations or prompter companies for operator or production assistant jobs; fast reading and typing help
Classes: Typing or keyboarding, English, Film/video production CTE, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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