Also called: Satirical News Writer, Humor Columnist
Writes satirical news, humor essays, and comedic articles.
A satire writer pitches 20 fake headlines in a morning meeting and writes the three that get picked. Humor columnists turn everyday life into weekly funny essays.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. English or journalism degree.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Journalism.
Growing about average. Small field.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI satire and content tools flood online humor, cutting paid freelance gigs; distinct human voices still find readers.
Classes: Creative writing, English literature, Journalism, History.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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