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Science Journalist

Science Journalists report on scientific research, breakthroughs and discoveries as well as unpack scientific theory in journals, newspaper articles, magazine features, documentaries, and online publications. They carry out research, interview scientists and researchers, and create fact-based material that is both informative and entertaining.

As a Science Journalist you could be attending a science conference to learn about the latest research and findings, interviewing a highly-respected scientist about the possible social impacts of a recent discovery, reading a peer-reviewed journal, writing an outline for an upcoming newspaper article, fact-checking a blog post, or sending a completed assignment to your editor.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $69,576
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a science journalist?

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Bachelor of Science (Astronomy and Astrophysics)

On Campus
3 years
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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