OCCUPATIONAL FAQ’s ANSWERS JOB PROFILE: What does the news Gathers information and write news reporter do? stories Writes about events Why should I become a You will be well informed about events news reporter? There are many opportunities for travel REQUIREMENTS: What courses would I English, History, Philosophy, need to study at the UWI Geography, Spanish, French and in order to become a news Communication reporter? TRAINING: What further training Internships with news organizations I need after the UWI are an asset when seeking a job as a certifies me in order to reporter become a news reporter? In which countries would A UWI degree is accepted worldwide my UWI degree certify me market-ready? POSTGRADUATE What are the possibilities UWI offers a MA in Communication OPPORTUNITIES: for further studies? Studies and a MA in Communication for Social & Behavioral Change if you want to upgrade yourself MARKETABILITY: What is the likelihood of Employment of news analysts, getting a job in the field reporters, and correspondents is not after the UWI certifies expected to change much at all me? through 2010. Some job openings will occur in newer media areas, such as magazines and newspapers on the Internet. It is difficult to get a job at newspaper and broadcast stations in large cities. The best opportunities for a first job are with small town and suburban newspapers Is this a high paying Average salary career? What opportunities exist Opportunities are available for working abroad
OCCUPATIONAL FAQ’s ANSWERS JOB PROFILE: What does the news reporter do? Gathers information and write news stories Writes about events Why should I become a news reporter? You will be well informed about events There are many opportunities for travel REQUIREMENTS: What courses would I need to study at the UWI in order to become a news reporter? English, History, Philosophy, Geography, Spanish, French and Communication TRAINING: What further training I need after the UWI certifies me in order to become a news reporter? Internships with news organizations are an asset when seeking a job as a reporter In which countries would my UWI degree certify me market-ready? A UWI degree is accepted worldwide POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: What are the possibilities for further studies? UWI offers a MA in Communication Studies and a MA in Communication for Social & Behavioral Change if you want to upgrade yourself MARKETABILITY: What is the likelihood of getting a job in the field after the UWI certifies me? Employment of news analysts, reporters, and correspondents is not expected to change much at all through 2010. Some job openings will occur in newer media areas, such as magazines and newspapers on the Internet. It is difficult to get a job at newspaper and broadcast stations in large cities. The best opportunities for a first job are with small town and suburban newspapers Is this a high paying career? Average salary What opportunities exist for working abroad Opportunities are available
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