Broadcast journalist
Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.
Typical Salary
£23,000 – £42,000
per year
Working Hours
37–39
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a broadcast journalist you might:
- research stories, follow 'leads' or develop ideas
- prepare and conduct live and pre-recorded interviews
- present in a TV or radio studio or on location
- record voiceovers for recorded material
- ask questions at briefings and press conferences
- direct a small camera or sound crew or operate equipment yourself
Skills needed
- knowledge of media production and communication
- knowledge of English language
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- excellent verbal communication skills
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- customer service skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
Career progression
With experience, you could become a studio presenter or a special news correspondent.
You could also make, produce or manage your own programmes.