Also called: Story Analyst, Coverage Reader
Reads scripts and books for studios and writes 'coverage' summaries recommending pass or consider.
A script reader reads three screenplays a day, writes a summary and critique of each, and helps executives decide what to develop.
Approximate; union story analysts earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Film or English degree; story analysts are in IATSE Local 700.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Screenwriting.
Shrinking. AI coverage tools are being adopted.
High risk for 10 years. AI now writes script coverage summaries in seconds, so reader jobs are disappearing.
Classes: English literature, Creative writing, Film/video production CTE, Media studies.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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