Also called: Movie Reviewer, Entertainment Critic
Reviews movies and shows for publications, podcasts, and video channels.
A film critic attends early press screenings, takes notes in the dark, writes a review on deadline, and records a podcast discussing it.
Approximate; staff critic jobs are rare; many critics are freelance or creators.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Journalism or film studies degree.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Journalism, Film Studies, English.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years). Tracks reporters; staff critic jobs have shrunk.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writes summary reviews, and outlets keep cutting critics; distinctive human voices still find audiences.
Classes: English, Journalism, Film studies or media, AP Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3023.
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