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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists to decrease by -5.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 47,100 to 44,300 jobs. Its estimate of 3,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,200), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
47,100
Projected employment (2034)
44,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
-6%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,400
Pay & Preparation
$62,200
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.5/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.38/5) • Speaking (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Active Learning (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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