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Reporters and Correspondents
Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Common Tasks
- Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
- Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
- Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
- Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $26.05 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.96 and $47.39 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $54,173.91 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $26,934.78 and $98,568.12 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 270 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 7.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 290.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $19.00 with the median annual salary reaching $39,941.
