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Media Journalist

Media journalists research, report and produce news and features for TV, digital and social platforms.

What the work involves

  • Researching and verifying stories
  • Interviewing and reporting
  • Scripting and producing packages
  • Publishing across platforms

Where people work

  • News channels
  • Digital news outlets
  • Documentary teams

Working independently. Independent digital journalism is growing on YouTube and social platforms.

How the career progresses

  1. Researcher or junior reporter

  2. Reporter or producer

  3. Senior correspondent or editor

Skills
Research · Writing · Ethics · On-camera and editing skills
Tools
Cameras and phones · Editing software · CMS platforms

The PGA route in

Start at the level that suits you. Credits carry forward, so you can stop, work, and come back for the next step.

  1. Bachelor’s · 4 years BS TV & Film Production
  2. Bachelor’s · 4 years BS Content Creation for Digital Media

Courses that build this role