Adelaide

Journalist

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $79,976
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a journalist?

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CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism)

Traineeship
4 months
$12,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Writer Writer Journalist

Bachelor of Journalism

Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Communication

Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Media

On Campus
3 years
$43,335 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (English)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Spanish Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $29,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Linguistics)

On Campus
3 years
$26,940 - $40,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Communication and Media

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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