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TV Reporter. Lindsey Messick. What is a TV reporter?. Someone who reports news stories on the television. What does a TV reporter do?. Gathers information About the stories Mostly working on a computer Investigate head stories Write/report news live. Day in the life of a TV reporter.
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TV Reporter Lindsey Messick
What is a TV reporter? • Someone who reports news stories on the television
What does a TV reporter do? • Gathers information • About the stories • Mostly working on a computer • Investigate head stories • Write/report news live
Day in the life of a TV reporter • Gather information • Tell photographer/camera man what they need • Decide focus of the story • Take story to editor • Broadcast the news
Wage Information • Charleston: • $36,387 per year • National: • $35,600 per year • Benefits: • Sick leave • Paid vacation • Health insurance
State/National Trends • State: • 2012: 290-560 TV reporters • National • 2010: about 51,900 TV reporters
Classes offered at Wando • Broadcast Journalism (1,2,3,4) • Speech • Journalism 1
Education • High school diploma or GED • Bachelor’s degree • Journalism • Communication
Special Training • Work experience • Military training • 9-12 weeks • On-the-job training • One month
Job Openings • Full time reporter • Boston, MA • Requirements: • College degree • 5 years of investigative reporting • Good storyteller • Salary: • At least $56,917- $60,000 • Overview: • Works with the investigative team • Report on local TV, radio, and digital platforms
Works Cited: "Career: Television Reporter." Television Reporter. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Sept. 2013. "Explore Careers | ISEEK." Explore Careers | ISEEK. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Sept. 2013. https://wgbh.secure.force.com/positiondetail?id=a0jF0000001OTYCIA4 http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Reporter-II-Salary-Details-Charleston-SC.aspx