Also called: Science Journalist (Ocean), Outreach Coordinator
Tells the story of ocean science through videos, articles, podcasts, and museum exhibits.
Communicators interview scientists, film expeditions, write articles, and run social media for aquariums, research institutes, or media outlets.
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 in science, journalism, or communications.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Journalism, Marine Science, Communications.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writes and edits ocean content cheaply, hurting entry jobs; field reporting, video and real storytelling stay valuable.
Classes: AP English Language, Journalism or school paper, Film or media class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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