What it pays
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Half of all News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in the U.S. earn more than $62,200 a year — the middle 80% land between $36,240 and $144,140. About 39,250 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$62,200typical pay / year
39,250people in this work
$144,140+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Test yourself →The work, task by task
These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Keeping the record3
Write news stories or articles
+Draft a 600–800 word feature on the council budget meeting tonight, using my notes and the mayor’s quotes,…
Write news stories or articles
+Draft a 600–800 word feature on the council budget meeting tonight, using my notes and the mayor’s quotes, include a clear lede, two community impact examples, and a punchy 30-word teaser for the homepage by 10 a.m. tomorrow.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Photograph or videotape news events.
+Shoot a 90-second video package of the protest at Central Square, capture wide crowd, two close-up interviews…
Photograph or videotape news events.
+Shoot a 90-second video package of the protest at Central Square, capture wide crowd, two close-up interviews with named participants, natural sound clips, and six edited stills for publication by midnight.
The tools that do the workAdobe Photoshopjob descriptionsO*NET
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Write online blogs or commentary on news events
+Write a 400–600 word blog post reacting to the breaking school closure, link to yesterday’s reporting, quote…
Write online blogs or commentary on news events
+Write a 400–600 word blog post reacting to the breaking school closure, link to yesterday’s reporting, quote the superintendent, add two suggested social headlines and publish by 2 p.m.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Negotiating1
Coordinate with editors and news directors
+Organise a 9 a.m. conference call with Eliza, editor-in-chief, and Marcus, news director, circulate the…
Coordinate with editors and news directors
+Organise a 9 a.m. conference call with Eliza, editor-in-chief, and Marcus, news director, circulate the ten-item running order, confirm live reporter assignments and file deadline times, then send a follow-up minute.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Analysing2
Conduct interviews with sources
+Arrange and conduct a 20-minute on-record interview with councilmember Lopez tomorrow at 11:30 a.m., prepare…
Conduct interviews with sources
+Arrange and conduct a 20-minute on-record interview with councilmember Lopez tomorrow at 11:30 a.m., prepare five hard questions about the zoning vote, record audio and get a written attribution line on the record.
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Research background information for stories
+Compile a background packet on the mayoral ethics probe by 6 p.m., include timeline, prior coverage links,…
Research background information for stories
+Compile a background packet on the mayoral ethics probe by 6 p.m., include timeline, prior coverage links, public records summaries and three suggested angles for follow-up reporting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Adapt to changing situations
+Stay on the desk tonight and keep the running order accurate as stories shift: update the news log, reassign…
Adapt to changing situations
+Stay on the desk tonight and keep the running order accurate as stories shift: update the news log, reassign reporters for breaking items, flag copy that needs fact-checking, and text the duty editor if a segment slips past its slot.
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Interview people
+Book and prep a ten-minute interview with Mayor Castillo for tomorrow: confirm availability, send the…
Interview people
+Book and prep a ten-minute interview with Mayor Castillo for tomorrow: confirm availability, send the pre-drafted questions and background brief, reserve a quiet room with recording gear, and tell the presenter to memorise the key lines.
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Select pertinent material for presentation
+Choose and assemble the three strongest clips, two backgrounders, and one standout quote from today’s field…
Select pertinent material for presentation
+Choose and assemble the three strongest clips, two backgrounders, and one standout quote from today’s field feeds for the 6pm rundown, flagging any clearance or timestamp issues before passing to visuals and floor at 5:15pm.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointjob descriptionsO*NET
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Review and edit stories for accuracy and style
+Read each incoming copy, correct factual errors and inconsistent names, tighten ledes to broadcast style,…
Review and edit stories for accuracy and style
+Read each incoming copy, correct factual errors and inconsistent names, tighten ledes to broadcast style, mark queries for producers, and return edited stories to reporters by 2:30pm so scripts are ready for rehearsal.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Transmit news reports from remote locations
+Package and send the on‑location reporter’s sound bites, one-minute edit, and metadata to central ingest with…
Transmit news reports from remote locations
+Package and send the on‑location reporter’s sound bites, one-minute edit, and metadata to central ingest with confirmation of transmission and ETA, and alert the desk if any link fails or embargo times apply.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
+Take the beat brief, pull three authoritative sources, draft a 60‑second explainer tailored for our audience,…
Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
+Take the beat brief, pull three authoritative sources, draft a 60‑second explainer tailored for our audience, and attach source links and reporter contact details for clearance before assignment.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeO*NET
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Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.
+Respond to today’s reader and advertiser emails and two phone queries, log each interaction with outcome and…
Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.
+Respond to today’s reader and advertiser emails and two phone queries, log each interaction with outcome and follow‑up deadline, and escalate any complaint that requests legal or refunds to the commercial lead by 4pm.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Develop story ideas or angles
+Brainstorm five fresh angles for the weekend culture slot, shortlist three with a one‑line hook and source…
Develop story ideas or angles
+Brainstorm five fresh angles for the weekend culture slot, shortlist three with a one‑line hook and source suggestion for each, then circulate to the editor and producer for selection by noon tomorrow.
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Gather information through observation or investigation
+Monitor the city council meeting feed and nearby police scanner for any incidents, take timestamped notes,…
Gather information through observation or investigation
+Monitor the city council meeting feed and nearby police scanner for any incidents, take timestamped notes, collect witness names and phone numbers, and assemble a one-page incident brief for the duty editor within 30 minutes.
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Update stories as new information emerges
+Keep the running story doc up to date as new facts arrive: add verified quotes, change the headline if the…
Update stories as new information emerges
+Keep the running story doc up to date as new facts arrive: add verified quotes, change the headline if the angle shifts, flag contradictions for the reporter, and save a publish-ready version every 10 minutes until the desk calls it.
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Create scripts for broadcast
+Draft a two-minute broadcast script for the 18:00 bulletin on the factory fire: write an opening tease, two…
Create scripts for broadcast
+Draft a two-minute broadcast script for the 18:00 bulletin on the factory fire: write an opening tease, two short on-camera packages with SOTs, and a closing line for the presenter, then mark timing for VT playback.
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Transcribe or record interviews and narratives
+Transcribe this 12-minute interview with the mayor, produce a verbatim transcript with timestamps at each…
Transcribe or record interviews and narratives
+Transcribe this 12-minute interview with the mayor, produce a verbatim transcript with timestamps at each speaker change, highlight three clear soundbites for broadcast, and save the audio-linked file for the producer.
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Introduce pre-recorded news items
+Record the presenter intro for the pre-recorded environment package, write a short live link to camera,…
Introduce pre-recorded news items
+Record the presenter intro for the pre-recorded environment package, write a short live link to camera, rehearse the pronunciation of names, and export a clean audio take ready to play before the package.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeESCO
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Read pre-drafted texts
+Read the supplied copy for the morning bulletin aloud, correct any misspellings or factual errors, mark…
Read pre-drafted texts
+Read the supplied copy for the morning bulletin aloud, correct any misspellings or factual errors, mark suggested wording changes for the presenter, and return the proofed script to the editor within 15 minutes.
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