Also called: Describer, AD Narrator
Writes and voices short descriptions of on-screen action for blind and low-vision viewers.
An audio describer watches a scene and writes tight lines like 'She pockets the key and slips out' to fit into gaps between dialogue, so blind viewers can follow the story.
Approximate; often freelance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Writing skills; specialized training through organizations like ACB.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Communications, Disability Studies.
Growing faster than average. Accessibility rules are increasing demand.
High risk for 10 years. AI now writes and voices audio description from video, cutting human jobs; careful review and premium work remain.
Classes: English, Creative writing, Theater (voice), Media studies.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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