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News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist

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.

Annual openings

111

Median wage

$60,770

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+4%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required, though work experience in this or a similar occupation is expected.

Work-based learning

No information available

Is this work a fit?

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Arts, Design, and Entertainment
  • Publishing

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
  2. Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
  3. Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
  4. Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
  5. Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
  6. Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
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