News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
Common Job Titles
- Anchor
- News Anchor
- News Reporter
- Reporter
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
41,550
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $34,590. 25th percentile: U.S. $40,420. 50th percentile: U.S. $60,280. 75th percentile: U.S. $97,460. 90th percentile: U.S. $162,430. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $34,590 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $162,430 |
| Workers on average earn | $106,030 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.8/5
- Communications and Media4.7/5
- Law and Government3.7/5
- Computers and Electronics3.4/5
- Telecommunications3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Word
- WordPress
Technology Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Audion Laboratories VoxPro
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Desktop Technologies NewsBoss
- ESRI ArcView
- FileMaker Pro
- Grass Valley EDIUS
Tools & Equipment
- Communication headphones
- Compact digital cameras
- Desktop computers
- Digital audio recorders
- Digital audio workstations
- Editing consoles
- Flash disks
- High definition HD video cameras