Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Political reporters gather and analyze information about current events in government and politics and present them in an accessible style to inform the viewer or reader. Political reporters broadcast their reports on radio and television stations or publish them in newspapers and magazines. The reporter is supposed to provide objective observation about events that editors deem newsworthy, which differs from political columnists who generally express an opinion. News analysts, reporters and correspondents hold approximately 49,800 jobs in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Creative
Curious
Enterprising
Career Ladder
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