Also called: Cinema Manager
Runs a movie theater's staff, concessions, schedules, and customer experience.
A theater manager schedules staff, handles a sold-out opening night crowd, fixes a broken popcorn machine, and counts the night's money.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Usually promoted from staff.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business, Hospitality.
Growing slowly. Theater attendance is below pre-2020 levels.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Kiosks and apps automate tickets and concessions, but managing staff and guests stays human.
Classes: Business, Business math, Speech, Marketing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9072.
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