News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists

Also Called: Anchor, News Anchor, News Reporter, Reporter

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,550

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists do

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.

  • Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
  • Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
  • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Time Pressure
  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Digital camcorders or video cameras
  • Satellite core equipment
  • Mobile phones
  • Notebook computers
  • Digital cameras

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SQL Server
Video creation and editing software
Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
YouTube
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
Statistical analysis software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Safety and Government
law and government
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Compliance Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Film & Video Editors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists across the country typically make.

$15.17 / hour
$31,550 /year

Entry Level

$27.64 / hour
$57,500 /year

Median Level

$77.10 / hour
$160,360 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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