Reporters and Correspondents
Reporters and correspondents write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
85%
14%
1%
National data for news analysts, reporters, and correspondents (SOC 27-3020)
$20,570
$30,320
$73,910
$9.89
$14.58
$35.53
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree - In journalism
Master's degree
May work full time or part time. Most work full time
Work varying hours. They are usually assigned to a day or evening shift
Sometimes have to change their work hours to meet deadlines or follow late-breaking news stories
May sometimes travel to other areas to gather information and report news
REPORTERS AND CORRESPONDENTS will:
Work for newspaper, radio, or television
Inform public about current events
Research, write, and edit their own stories
Work both indoors and outdoors
Are comfortable working with all kinds of people;
REPORTERS AND CORRESPONDENTS frequently:
Sit when writing or broadcasting stories
Repeat the same movements
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
It is important that REPORTERS AND CORRESPONDENTS be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
Understand the speech of another person
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
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