JournalismBy:

Autumn SnayOctober 7, 2009

Hour 1Career/Technology Foundation

IntroductionWhat has happened? This is what everyone says when

something occurs. Well, I do not want to leave people out! This is why my ideal career is a journalist. I love to write, read, and retell stories or make my own. I found this out one time in school, when all the other kids whined and complained about having to write, then there was me. You would see me all smiley and excited. Therefore to know more about my career choice I have researched these topics… The nature of work, working conditions, employment, and also earnings.

Nature of Work Investigate news and tips

Take notes/photographs/shoot videos

Observe events at scenes

Interview people

Look at documents

Working Conditions

Office/Large Room

Indoor/Outdoor

Around the world(Traveling)

Work hours vary depending on what type of journalist you are, Reporter on morning papers(afternoon until midnight) Radio/TV(day or evening shifts) Magazine Reporter(day)

Irregular work schedules

Training, Qualifications, Advancement

In high school it is recommended if you take English, Journalism, Social Studies and a Foreign language

Internships

Word/Computer skills

Accuracy, resourcefulness, good memory, physical stamina and emotional stability, Must be good with people

It is highly recommended to take Liberal Arts in college

Job Outlook/Employment Should grow two percent between 2006-2016 which means little or no change in

employment

The more news stories means more jobs for reporters, and news analysts

New York would be the perfect place to be a journalist, Big cities, lots of news(crimes, fashion etc.)

These places would be an ideal place for each type of journalists… Magazine-Vogue, and also for a News Reporter-Fox 2 News

Very competitive, There are not verymany jobs which means competition

Earnings The median annual earning is $ 48,790

Government takes thirty percent from me for employment taxes, they take $ 14,637

After paying taxes I will bring home $ 34,153

According to the government I make “ In the middle” salary

Related Occupation

ANNOUNCER Prepares scripts, ad libs on air, interviews guests, also commentary for audience

Well lighted, air-conditioned, soundproof studios, and unpredictable hours

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, High school courses: English, drama, public speaking, and computers

Long term on-the-job training

Pleasant voice, good timing, very well pronunciation, and also correct grammar

42% of announcers work part-time, 54% of announcers work full- time, the rest are freelance

My yearly income would be $ 23,961

SummaryBeing a journalist means responsibility, flexibility and skills. I feel that researching this career made me feel more confident in trying to exceed in being a journalist. I have learned that there are different types of journalists, Magazine Reporters, News Anchors and writers. While doing this presentation I have also learned that being a journalist doesn’t always mean you get to do your own thing on your own time. Many have different schedules. Some you may not get very much sleep, or as much free time. Journalism is a career that you need to take risks, and you may need to sacrifice. I am willing to do just that. Reading, Writing and Talking is my passion, Journalism is for me.

Work Sites

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos088.htm