8 Things High School Students Can Do to Become Broadcast Journalists

10 Tips For Starting Your Journalism Career in High School

1. Start pitching around.
2. Step out of your comfort zone.
3. Get used to failure.
4. Be prepared to work hard…
5. Build your portfolio and resume.
6. Ask for advice from your teachers.
7. Network as much as you can.
8. Write regularly.

The vast majority of journalists hold a college degree from a four-year program at a college or university. Some schools offer communication or journalism degrees. These classes provide a basic foundation on the role of mass media in society.

1. Start a blog.
2. Volunteer to write for your school’s newspaper or literary journal.
3. Work on the morning announcements.
4. Become an editor of your school’s yearbook.
5. Follow news media, both on screen and in print.

So yes, (1) it’s hard to get a job in journalism, (2) most entry-level jobs are temporary and underpaid, and (3) a large segment of outlets that were once destinations for young journalists are either out of business or cannot afford to hire them. But, that’s industry movement.

Best countries to study journalism

• USA.
• Fiji.
• Spain.

Journalists earn an average hourly wage of $17.83. Salaries typically start from $10.15 per hour and go up to $31.32 per hour.

Essential Qualities of a Good Journalist

• A Way with Words. How do you distinguish between an average news story and an enthralling news piece?
• Thorough Knowledge.
• Investigative Skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Professionalism and Confidence.
• Persistence and Discipline.
• Ethics are Important Too.

The following are the most in-demand skills for journalists.

• Interviewing. Interviewing continues to be one of the most vital journalism skills.
• Reporting. Most U.S. adults say news organizations need more transparency.
• Ethics.
• Writing.
• Digital Journalism Skills.
• Investigative Reporting.
• Mobile Journalism Skills.
• Social Media.