Also called: Competition Designer, Game Designer (TV)
Invents and tests the challenges, games, and puzzles on competition and game shows.
A challenge producer builds a test version of an obstacle course, has the crew try it to make sure it is fair and safe, and writes the rules contestants will hear.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree helpful; creative and practical experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Theater, Engineering, Game Design.
Growing about average. Tied to competition shows.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can brainstorm, but designing, building and safely testing physical challenges stays human.
Classes: Physics, Art, Physical education, Theater tech crew.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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