Course Advisor is hiring: Reporter or Correspondent in Charles City

Position Title: Reporter or Correspondent

What Do Reporters or Correspondents Do?

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

A Day in the Life of a Reporter or Correspondent

• Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
• Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
• Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
• Review written, audio, or video copy and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
• Take pictures or video and process them for inclusion in a story.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Types of Reporters or Correspondents

• Sports Analyst
• Business Reporter
• Weather Anchor

Job Outlook

There were about 44,700 jobs for Reporter or Correspondent in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Reporter or Correspondent. The BLS estimates 3,700 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Reporter or Correspondent are District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.

Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Reporters and Correspondents is somewhere between $23,490 and $100,930.

Reporters and Correspondents who work in District of Columbia, New York, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Facebook
• Microsoft Publisher
• FileMaker Pro
• IBM SPSS Statistics
• Microsoft SQL Server
• LexisNexis
• YouTube
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• ESRI ArcView
• Social media sites
• Twitter
• Mapping software

How to Become a Reporter or Correspondent

Education needed to be a Reporter or Correspondent:

Where do Reporters and Correspondents Work?

Reporters and Correspondents work in various industries.

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