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Job Description


	Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents

Competition will be keen for jobs at large metropolitan and national newspapers, broadcast stations, and magazines; small publications and broadcast stations and online newspapers and magazines should provide the best opportunities. Most employers prefer individuals with a bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communications and experience gained at school newspapers or broadcasting stations or through internships with news organizations. Jobs often involve long, irregular hours and pressure to meet deadlines.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Reporters and Correspondents
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	30,200
Radio and Television Broadcasting	10,480
Other Information Services	3,080
Cable and Other Subscription Programming	550
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	280
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	70
Motion Picture and Video Industries	60
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	50
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	50
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	40

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Reporters and Correspondents
Average Annual Salary	$43,640
Average Hourly Wage	$20.98
Total Employment	45,270