Salary Breakdown
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Average
$57,310
ANNUAL
$27.55
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,630
ANNUAL
$14.73
HOURLY
Mid Level
$45,930
ANNUAL
$22.08
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,260
ANNUAL
$47.24
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Projected Jobs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
680
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
01
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
02
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
03
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
04
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
05
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
06
Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
07
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
08
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
09
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.
10
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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Culture and Society
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