£48,360
Average Annual Pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
30
Average Weekly Hours
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019
1.87%
Unemployment Rate
Labour Force Survey 2020
Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)
Description
Jobholders in this unit group investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, evaluate and manage their style and content and oversee the editorial direction of these types of output and publication.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. A variety of postgraduate diplomas is available. NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of journalism are available at Levels 3 and 4.Typical tasks
- determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc.;
- writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor;
- selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions;
- liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Common job titles
Representative, press
Writer, freelance
Director, editorial
Journalist, multimedia
Writer (newspaper publishing)
Writer, feature
Editor, managing (newspapers, magazines)
Correspondent, turf
Writer, travel
Journalist, broadcast
Commentator
Columnist
Manager, editorial
Journalist, on-line
Writer and editor
Writer, leader
Journalist, online
Diarist
Correspondent (newspaper publishing)
Correspondent, political
Editor, news (newspaper)
Correspondent, technical
Editor, sub
Journalist
Editor, copy
Compiler, crossword
Editor, listings
Editor (newspapers, magazines)
Executive, editorial (newspaper)
Editor, production
Editor, newspaper
Writer, features
Journalist (broadcasting)
Correspondent, foreign
Writer (journalism)
Writer, news
Journalist, radio
Editor, art
Critic
Journalist, digital
Editor, content (newspapers, magazines)
Reporter, court (newspaper)
Writer, sports
Editor, picture
Sub-editor
Editor
Correspondent, newspaper
Officer, publications
Reporter
Education background
Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.
Compare Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors with other careers
53/355
Ranked 53rd out of 355 careers for highest average pay.
319/355
Ranked 319th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.
246/355
Ranked 246th out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.
Top industries: Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors
Working Futures UK
Employment type
Gender breakdown
£890
Female average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
£980
Male average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
209/350
Gender pay gap ranking
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
Compare the Gender Pay Gap for Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors with other careers.
Average weekly pay by age and gender: Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors
Pay change between years
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