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  1. Occupations
  2. News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

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.

SOC: 27-3023.00

Common Job Titles

  • Anchor
  • News Anchor
  • News Reporter
  • Reporter

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

41,550

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $34,590. 25th percentile: U.S. $40,420. 50th percentile: U.S. $60,280. 75th percentile: U.S. $97,460. 90th percentile: U.S. $162,430. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$34,590
10% of workers earn the following or more$162,430
Workers on average earn$106,030

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • English Language4.8/5
  • Communications and Media4.7/5
  • Law and Government3.7/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.4/5
  • Telecommunications3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Facebook
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Word
  • WordPress

Technology Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Audion Laboratories VoxPro
  • Avid Technology Pro Tools
  • Desktop Technologies NewsBoss
  • ESRI ArcView
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Grass Valley EDIUS
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Communication headphones
  • Compact digital cameras
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital audio recorders
  • Digital audio workstations
  • Editing consoles
  • Flash disks
  • High definition HD video cameras
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

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Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Bachelor's DegreeMultimedia Journalism MajorIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBroadcast Journalism MajorIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeCommunication - Digital JournalismIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeJournalismIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeFilm and Media StudiesIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeAgricultural CommunicationsIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeNews Media, BAIssuer: University of Alabama
  • CourseAgriculture Communications and TechnologyIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CertificateAudio BroadcastingIssuer: William Paterson University of New Jersey
  • Associate's DegreeCommunicationsIssuer: UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ