How do I become a journalist
Get qualified to work as a journalist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Journalist generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this field is likely to grow moderately in coming years. There are currently 24,700 people employed as a Journalist in Australia. Journalists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re considering a career as a Journalist, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Journalism. This course will develop your skills with writing, storytelling, photography, video editing and content development. A Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism) or Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism) may also be suitable.
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Further reading
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17th September 2019All journalist courses
- Bachelor of Communication (Honours)
- Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Journalism
- Bachelor of Media
- CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)
Journalist careers
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects. Journalists may write news stories covering a range of events or specialise in areas such as feature writing or opinion pieces. You might work in newspapers, television, radio, magazines or digital media.
Journalists should have strong writing skills and be comfortable preparing stories for various audiences. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to interview people from a range of backgrounds. Journalists must be able to manage their time well and prepare their work according to strict deadlines.
