Themed Entertainment Show Writer

Also called: Attraction Writer, Story Writer (Theme Parks)

Writes the stories, scripts, and dialogue for theme park rides, shows, and attractions.

A day in the life

A show writer creates the backstory for a new ride and writes lines for animatronic characters and queue videos. They work with designers to make the story come alive.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$80k
High
$130k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's in writing, film or theater, then a couple of years writing for theme parks, games or live shows to build credits.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: English, Screenwriting.

Outlook

Growing about average. Small niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafts scripts and dialogue for rides and shows, cutting junior writing; story leads for big attractions stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Creative writing, English literature, Theater, History.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.

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