£18,720
Average salary at age 20
£48,360
Average Salary
30
Average hours per week
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.Main 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.
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.What Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (W2) Design studies | 2 |
| (C1) Biology | 1 |
| (F1) Chemistry | 1 |
| (P4) Publishing | 1 |
| (V3) History by topic | 1 |
| (W8) Imaginative writing | 2 |
| (R9) Others in European languages, literature & related subjects | 1 |
| (W6) Cinematics & photography | 2 |
| (Q3) English studies | 13 |
| (L2) Politics | 4 |
| (R4) Spanish studies | 1 |
| (R1) French studies | 1 |
| (N5) Marketing | 1 |
| (W4) Drama | 1 |
| (M1) Law by area | 1 |
| (M2) Law by topic | 1 |
| (P5) Journalism | 40 |
| (V5) Philosophy | 1 |
| (F3) Physics | 1 |
| (L1) Economics | 1 |
| (Q1) Linguistics | 1 |
| (N1) Business studies | 1 |
| (P3) Media studies | 5 |
| (V1) History by period | 3 |
UK Prospects
106300
Workforce Size
2.41%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
10473
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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