Also called: Reality Story Producer, Story Editor
Finds the storylines in reality footage and writes scripts and interview questions to shape each episode.
A story producer reads transcripts of cast interviews, builds an outline of who is feuding with whom, and works side by side with an editor to cut scenes into an episode. They also write the questions producers ask cast members on camera.
Approximate; weekly rates on projects.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; starts as logger or assistant.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, English.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI transcripts and search find storylines in footage fast, cutting story staff; shaping drama and interviews stays human.
Classes: Creative writing, English literature, Psychology, Film/video production CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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