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Job Description


	Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years 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.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents

Competition will be keen for jobs at large metropolitan and national newspapers, broadcast stations, and magazines; most entry-level openings arise at small broadcast stations and publications. Most employers prefer individuals with a bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communications and experience gained at school newspapers or broadcasting stations or through internships with news organizations. Jobs often involve irregular hours, night and weekend work, and pressure to meet deadlines. Slower than average employment growth is expected.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Reporters and correspondents
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	37,500
Radio and Television Broadcasting	9,670
Other Information Services	1,830
Cable and Other Subscription Programming	320
Local Government (OES Designation)	210
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	210
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	80
State Government (OES Designation)	40
Religious Organizations	30
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	0

Career Video

Title: "Reporters and Correspondents"

Duration: 01:41

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Reporters and correspondents
Average Annual Salary	$44,030
Average Hourly Wage	$21.17
Total Employment	50,690