Journalism By: Autumn Snay October 7, 2009 Hour 1 Career/Technology Foundation

Introduction What has happened? This is what everyone says when something occurs. Well, I do not want to leave people out! This is why my ideal career is a journalist. I love to write, read, and retell stories or make my own. I found this out one time in school, when all the other kids whined and complained about having to write, then there was me. You would see me all smiley and excited. Therefore to know more about my career choice I have researched these topics… The nature of work, working conditions, employment, and also earnings.

Nature of Work  Investigate news and tips  Take notes/photographs/shoot videos  Observe events at scenes  Interview people  Look at documents

Working Conditions Office/Large roomIndoor/OutdoorAround the world(Traveling)Work hours vary depending on the job. Magazine Reporters(day), Radio/TV( day or evening shift) Reporters on morning papers(afternoon until midnight)Irregular SchedulesOffice/Large roomIndoor/OutdoorAround the world(Traveling)Work hours vary depending on the job. Magazine Reporters(day), Radio/TV( day or evening shift) Reporters on morning papers(afternoon until midnight)Irregular Schedules  Office/Large Room  Indoor/Outdoor  Around the world(Traveling)  Work hours vary depending on what type of journalist you are, Reporter on morning papers(afternoon until midnight) Radio/TV(day or evening shifts) Magazine Reporter(day)  Irregular work schedules

Training, Qualifications, Advancement  In high school it is recommended if you take English, Journalism, Social Studies and a Foreign language  Internships  Word/Computer skills  Accuracy, resourcefulness, good memory, physical stamina and emotional stability, Must be good with people  It is highly recommended to take Liberal Arts in college

Job Outlook/Employment  Should grow two percent between which means little or no change in employment  The more news stories means more jobs for reporters, and news analysts  New York would be the perfect place to be a journalist, Big cities, lots of news(crimes, fashion etc.)  These places would be an ideal place for each type of journalists… Magazine-Vogue, and also for a News Reporter-Fox 2 News  Very competitive, There are not very many jobs which means competition

Earnings  The median annual earning is $ 48,790  Government takes thirty percent from me for employment taxes, they take $ 14,637  After paying taxes I will bring home $ 34,153  According to the government I make “ In the middle” salary

Related Occupation  ANNOUNCER  Prepares scripts, ad libs on air, interviews guests, also commentary for audience  Well lighted, air-conditioned, soundproof studios, and unpredictable hours  Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, High school courses: English, drama, public speaking, and computers  Long term on-the-job training  Pleasant voice, good timing, very well pronunciation, and also correct grammar  42% of announcers work part-time, 54% of announcers work full- time, the rest are freelance  My yearly income would be $ 23,961

Summary Being a journalist means responsibility, flexibility and skills. I feel that researching this career made me feel more confident in trying to exceed in being a journalist. I have learned that there are different types of journalists, Magazine Reporters, News Anchors and writers. While doing this presentation I have also learned that being a journalist doesn’t always mean you get to do your own thing on your own time. Many have different schedules. Some you may not get very much sleep, or as much free time. Journalism is a career that you need to take risks, and you may need to sacrifice. I am willing to do just that. Reading, Writing and Talking is my passion, Journalism is for me.

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