### Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Media and Communication Occupations These workers use words and images to convey information and ideas. Overall employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 114,300 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. The median annual wage for media and communication workers (such as public relations specialists, news analysts, and writers and authors) was $66,320 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060. Media and communication equipment workers (such as broadcast technicians, film and video editors, and photographers) had a median annual wage of $53,850 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations. BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile. **Occupation**
                **Job Summary**
                **Entry-Level Education**
                **2022     MEDIAN PAY****Announcers and DJs**
            Announcers present news and sports or may interview guests on media such as radio and television. Disc jockeys (DJs) act as masters of ceremonies (emcees) or play recorded music at weddings, parties, or clubs.
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            The annual wage is not available.**Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians**
            Broadcast, sound, and video technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for media programs.
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            $54,160**Editors**
            Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.
            Bachelor's degree
            $75,020**Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators**
            Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.
            Bachelor's degree
            $65,070**Interpreters and Translators**
            Interpreters and translators convert information from one language into another language.
            Bachelor's degree
            $57,090**Photographers**
            Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $40,760**Public Relations Specialists**
            Public relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for the clients they represent.
            Bachelor's degree
            $66,750**News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists**
            News analysts, reporters, and journalists keep the public updated about current events and noteworthy information.
            Bachelor's degree
            $57,500**Technical Writers**
            Technical writers prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.
            Bachelor's degree
            $80,050**Writers and Authors**
            Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media.
            Bachelor's degree
            $73,690 **Last Modified Date:**
                        Wednesday, April 17, 2024


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