Also called: Trailer Producer, Promo Editor
Cuts movie and show footage into trailers, teasers, and TV spots that make people want to watch.
A trailer editor watches the whole movie, picks the best moments without spoiling the twist, and cuts them to music that builds to a big 'BWAAAM'. Studios might request 30 versions.
Approximate; senior trailer editors earn well.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Editing skills; works up from assistant editor at a trailer house.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Digital Media.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks editors.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI now cuts quick teasers and social spots automatically; top trailers still need editors with timing and taste.
Classes: Film/video production CTE, Music, English, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4032.
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