Reporters

A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.

About this Career

Average Salary

£34,206

New workers start at around £21,543. Normal pay is £34,206 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £60,011

Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Decides on lay out of material in news websites, newspapers, magazines, or periodicals.
Checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Commissions articles and selects material for broadcast or publication.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Writing	87%
Reading Comprehension	82%
Active Listening	81%
Critical Thinking	77%
Speaking	74%
Active Learning	73%
Monitoring	62%
Learning Strategies	53%
Mathematics	49%
Science	20%