Broadcast journalists research and present news stories and factual programmes on TV, radio and the internet.
£13,000 Starter
to£80,000 Experienced
37 to 39 irregular
evenings / weekends / bank holidays at short notice
You can get into this job through:
Most broadcast journalists enter the job after doing a degree or postgraduate qualification in broadcast journalism.
Some courses are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a production assistant or runner with a broadcasting company and work your way up.
Volunteering is a good way to get experience of what it's like to work in the media and will help when you apply for courses and jobs.
Organisations offering work experience opportunities include:
Some broadcast journalists move into broadcast journalism from print journalism.
You could apply directly to broadcasting companies like the BBC who offer graduate training schemes. Places are limited and competition is strong.
You could create an online showreel to show potential employers examples of your work.
You can find out more about careers and training in the media through the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
You can get more information on working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work at a TV studio, from home, in an office or at a film studio.
Your working environment may be you'll travel often and outdoors in all weathers.
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