Editors and Writers - Originate and prepare written material such as scripts, stories, news items, advertisements, and other material. They coordinate, edit, and analyze prepared written material. Reporters - Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation and report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Graduate work is increasingly important.
There were approximately 3,070 editors, reporters, and writers employed in Alabama in 1998. Most work for daily newspapers, weekly papers, press services, or for a group of newspapers called a syndicates or magazines. An average of 135 jobs is available each year. Salary may vary according to location and individual ability. Must have the ability to understand and use words to express ideas and information.