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Description
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. They are employed by radio and television networks and stations, newspapers and magazines. Journalists may also work on a freelance basis.
Job Titles
- Book reviewer
- Broadcast journalist
- Columnist
- Correspondent
- Cyberjournalist
- Investigative reporter
- Journalist
- Network reporter
- News commentator
- Newspaper critic
- Reporter
Main Duties
- Collect local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation
- Write news stories for publication and broadcast
- Receive, analyze and verify news and other copy for accuracy
- Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research and for radio and television programs
- Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
- Prepare regular feature columns and stories on specialized topics
- Write editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
- Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience.
Workplaces
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Recreational and sports facilities
- Self-employment/free-lance
- Television stations and networks
Skills
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
- Social Perceptiveness
- Writing
Abilities
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
- Fluency of Ideas
- Verbal Ability
- Written Comprehension
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Creativity
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Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be moderate for Journalists (51113) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Journalists in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Journalists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 77%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 23%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 57% of journalists work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 13% of journalists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 53% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 47% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $20.00 | $35.90 | $43.27 |
| Canada | $19.23 | $30.00 | $45.67 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Communications | Holland College | Diploma |
| Journalism and Commications | Holland College | Post-Graduate Certificate |
| Applied Arts in Journalism | UPEI | Undergraduate |
Additional Training
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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