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

£27,175

New workers start at around £15,782. Normal pay is £27,175 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49,426

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

Sub-edits other journalists' stories.
Builds contacts in their field to ensure a supply of news.
Engage with the public and disseminate news stories, lifestyle and opinion pieces through social media.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, new website, periodical or programme editor.
Responds to stories as they break.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Writing	83%
Reading Comprehension	78%
Active Listening	77%
Critical Thinking	73%
Speaking	70%
Active Learning	69%
Monitoring	59%
Learning Strategies	50%
Mathematics	47%
Science	19%