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News Reporter

News Reporter

  • Ideal for those passionate about storytelling and current events.
  • Shape public opinion by delivering impactful news stories.
  • Experience the thrill of live reporting and uncovering the truth.
💰 Earn $59K-$134K
📚 Bachelor Degree

Overview

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.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

4,500 in Total

Earnings

$90,770 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.
  • Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
  • Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Being creative or artistic

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Writing

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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