Journalists and Reporters

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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

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism (BJourn) Bachelor
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia, US

Related Program(s):
Journalism Bachelor
English and Writing - Journalism Bachelor; Online
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University of Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
English Language and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
English Literature and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism and Digital Media Bachelor
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Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Creative Technologies (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Media, Film and Journalism (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism Bachelor; Honours
Journalism Bachelor
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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