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

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism - Mass Media Diploma; University Transfer; Advanced
Journalism and Creative Writing Diploma; Advanced
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Related Program(s):
Communication - Journalism & Broadcasting Bachelor
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University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Sports Journalism Bachelor; Honours
Fashion Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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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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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism Diploma
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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