Also called: YouTube Writer
Writes scripts and hooks for YouTube videos and creator shows.
A creator scriptwriter researches a topic, writes a script with a killer first 30 seconds, and revises it with the creator before filming.
Approximate; often freelance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Strong writing portfolio.
Ways in: Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: English, Journalism, Creative Writing.
Growing about average. Big channels hire writers.
High risk for 10 years. AI now drafts video scripts and hooks quickly, so fewer creators pay writers; top channels still want human storytellers.
Classes: Creative writing, English, Journalism, Media studies.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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