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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Battle Creek, Michigan

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists on average make:
$79,040 ($38.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
7
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 5.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Anchor, Anchorman, Art Critic, Basketball Commentator, Blogger, Book Critic, Book Reviewer, Breaking News Reporter, Broadcast Journalist, Broadcast Meteorologist

Tools Used

Communication headphones, Compact digital cameras, Desktop computers, Digital audio recorders, Digital audio workstations, Editing consoles, Flash disks, High definition HD video cameras, Laptop computers, Laser facsimile machines

Tasks

  • Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
  • Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
  • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
  • Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
  • Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.

Personality

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Initiative, Stress Tolerance, Achievement/Effort, Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Persistence, Cooperation

Certifications, Licenses, or Training

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Helpful Resources

CareerOneStop

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An online career planning tool to help Michigan residents get high-quality, in-demand degrees, and credentials.

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Helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers, and military service opportunities.

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