Journalists and Reporters

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+7.26%
 

What do Journalists and Reporters do?

Journalists and reporters research, investigate, interpret, and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio, and other media.

How to become: Journalists and Reporters

A university degree or college diploma in journalism is usually required.

Experienced reporters and journalists may advance to editorial positions (print media) or become producers (broadcast media).

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 20 have a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Journalists and Reporters

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Professional Transfer | Journalism Bachelor; University Transfer
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism Bachelor
Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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University of Sussex
Brighton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Media and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Communication Studies (BA) and Journalism (MA or MSc) Cardiff University Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism Diploma; Co-op; Advanced
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Modified on September 05, 2024

How much do Journalists and Reporters make?

Low:
$41,600
Average:
$66,560
High:
$94,994

Job openings for Journalists and Reporters

Job Seekers:
18,400
Job Openings:
15,700