Employers of Journalism majors in NC

Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts

Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio. Most reporters and correspondents work for newspaper, website, or periodical publishers or in television or radio broadcasting. Broadcast news analysts mainly work in television and radio. Employers generally prefer workers who have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications along with an internship or work experience from a college radio or television station or a newspaper. The median annual wage for broadcast news analysts was $62,910 in May 2017. The median annual wage for reporters and correspondents was $39,370 in May 2017. Overall employment of reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts is projected to decline 9 percent from 2016 to 2026. Declining advertising revenue in radio, newspapers, and television will have a negative impact on employment growth for these occupations.

Broadcast News Analysts

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources. The median annual wage for public address system and other announcers was $62,910 in May 2017.

Editors

Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication. They plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors. Although most editors work in offices, a growing number now work remotely from home. The work can be stressful because editors often have tight deadlines. Proficiency with computers and a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English are typically required to become an editor. The median annual wage for editors was $58,770 in May 2017. Employment of editors is projected to show little or no change from 2016 to 2026, as print media continue to face strong pressure from online publications. Competition for jobs with established newspapers and magazines will be particularly strong.

Reporters and Correspondents

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television. The median annual wage for reporters and correspondents was $39,370 in May 2017.

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. The median annual wage for writers and authors was $61,820 in May 2017. Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Strong competition is expected for full-time jobs because many people are attracted to this occupation.