Senior Reporter

Impact: Informational

Investigate, write, and report news stories across multiple media outlets, specializing in areas such as politics, crime, business, or sports, while conducting in-depth interviews and producing compelling narratives under tight deadlines.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Always
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Frequent
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
45-55 hours
Stress level
High

At a glance

Median salary
$75,000
Entry-level
$50,000
Senior
$100,000
Growth by 2033
6
Demand
Stable
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
100%
Typical student debt
$25,000 - $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Investigative Reporting
  • Interviewing
  • Writing & Editing

Soft skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Adaptability

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Reporter
      2. Senior Reporter
      3. Editor
      4. Managing Editor

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Stable

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.5/10
      Meaning
      8.5/10
      Work-life balance
      5/10
      Prestige
      6.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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