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JOURNALISM

Reporter-photographer

Capture compelling images and write engaging narratives to tell impactful stories across print and digital media platforms.

30 000 – 90 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
30 000 – 40 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
40 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
60 000 – 90 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through internships or freelance work, building a portfolio of published work is essential.

Training — United States

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or communications with practical experience in photography and reporting.

The job market — United States

The job market is stable with demand in traditional and digital media, though competition is strong and some roles may be affected by automation.

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