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Design, Media, and Writing
Journalism and Broadcasting
Reporter

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.

At a Glance

Reporter. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2–2.6 years. Top skills: Writing, Journalism, Research.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2–2.6 years

Job Postings

16

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Median Wage

$60,280/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-3.9%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (14)

Journalism

5.0

News Stories

4.8

News Editing

4.8

Good Driving Record

4.8

Punctuation and Capitalization

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.7

Live Reporting

4.7

Social Media

4.6

Copy Editing

4.6

AP Stylebook

4.6

News Reporting

4.5

Authorization (Computing)

4.4

Storytelling

4.4

Social Networks

4.3

Common Skills (15)

Research

5.0

Information Gathering

4.9

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.9

Communication

4.9

Editing

4.8

Grammar

4.7

Professionalism

4.6

Prioritization

4.5

Strong Work Ethic

4.5

Memos

4.5

Enthusiasm

4.4

Typing

4.4

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.9

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