Also called: TV Camera Operator (sports)
Operates cameras during live sports broadcasts, following the action.
They might run a handheld camera on the sideline, operate a cable-cam over the field, or track the puck with a high camera. Keeping up with fast action is a real skill.
Based on BLS camera operators, television, video, and film, May 2024 estimates; union freelancers earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in film/broadcasting, or on-the-job training.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Broadcasting.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). About average growth.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Robotic and AI-tracking cameras now cover lower-level events; big games still use human operators.
Classes: Video production CTE, Photography, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4031.
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