Salary guide
Journalist
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
MediaJournalism
- The UK has over 1,000 newspapers and magazines
Other names this job is known by
- Reporter
- Correspondent
Key responsibilities
- Research and write news stories and features
- Conduct interviews and gather information
- Edit and proofread content
- Meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Present stories for print, online, radio, or TV
- Verify facts and sources
- Build contacts and networks
- Stay updated on current events and media law
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in journalism, media, or English
- NCTJ or BJTC accreditation (advantageous)
- Portfolio of published work
- Experience in news reporting
- IT and multimedia skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Reporter
- Editor
- Producer
- News Anchor
How to get the job
- Study English, media, or politics
- Complete a degree or diploma in journalism
- Gain experience in student, local, or online media
- Build a portfolio and contacts
- Apply for internships or entry-level roles
- Progress with experience and further training
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