Also called: Authenticity Reader
Reads manuscripts to flag inaccurate or harmful portrayals of cultures, identities, or experiences.
A sensitivity reader reviews a novel with a character from their community and writes notes on details that feel wrong or stereotyped.
Approximate; almost always freelance, paid per manuscript.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Lived experience plus strong reading and feedback skills.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: English, Ethnic Studies.
Growing slowly. Small, freelance niche.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI tools flag some issues, and demand is uncertain; lived-experience feedback stays human but scarce.
Classes: English literature, Psychology, History, Sociology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3041.
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