Also called: Science Journalist, Science Communicator
Explains science discoveries to the public in articles, books, and podcasts.
You interview an astronomer about a new black hole image, read the research paper, and write a story that makes it exciting and accurate for regular readers.
Based on writers and authors; many science writers 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. Bachelor's in science or journalism; some take science writing graduate programs.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Journalism, Physics, Biology, English.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI writes quick science news summaries; writers who interview scientists and report original stories hold on.
Classes: AP English, AP Biology or Physics, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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