MidGrowing growth
Journalist
Report the news and tell stories that matter
$40,000 – $95,000/yrResearch, interview, and write stories for newspapers, digital outlets, and broadcast media.
Highlights
Common tasks
Research stories, conduct interviews, write articles, and meet deadlines under editorial standards.
Potential downsides
Declining newsroom jobs, deadline pressure, threats to press freedom, and low starting pay.
Skills
StorytellingCommunicationWritingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativePeople-focused
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