Also called: Card Writer, Humor Writer
Writes the verses and jokes inside greeting cards.
A greeting card writer at a company like Hallmark brainstorms 30 birthday jokes before lunch, then writes a heartfelt sympathy verse in the afternoon.
Approximate; few staff jobs; many 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 or English degree.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Creative Writing.
Shrinking. Small field.
High risk for 10 years. AI now writes card verses and jokes quickly, sharply cutting writing jobs.
Classes: Creative writing, English, Art, Marketing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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