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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

General Information

Description

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

Employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 9 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 4,900 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 9 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 4,900 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$48,370

State-by-state Salary

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$80,090
$28,180
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Education

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Knowledge

  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Geography
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
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