This is a research blog set up by Clare Peterson in order to develop a research report on Journalism in Australia. This forms part of my final year coursework for Media Industries 1 at RMIT, Melbourne. I am a student in Communications (Media) and I decided to research the journalism industry, as a section of the media industry that I have not covered in this degree. I have focused primarily on Film and Television production and online media development thus far. However, being a writer at heart, I have always been interested in Journalism as a possible career choice, in connection with the other multi-media pursuits of mine.
I explored the below topics through online research and through conducting interviews with some prominent industry heads and journalists in Australia's media.
The topics addressed in this report are:
* How to a make money as a Journalist
* The different types of Journalism
* Current and Future Trends in Journalism
* Social Media: its uses and implications
* Tips and Tricks for becoming a Journalist
* Complete interview summaries and case studies of interviewees
So read your way through the Final Report (with the chapter links being in the black bar at the top of the page) and discover where journalism in Australia is at, where it is going and how you can navigate through this changing landscape and make it happen for you!
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WAYS YOU CAN MAKE MONEY IN JOURNALISM
What Different Ways Can You Make Money In Journalism?
There are several different areas, which you can work in as a journalist. Below are the main few:
- Freelance writing in a range of areas and for a variety of publication
- Obtain a contract to a mainstream publication or independent media (print or online). In news reporting/ business/ investigative / columnist/ opinions/ arts & entertainment/sport/culinary/comedic/gossip
- Paid blogging (independently with advertising on blog or with a blogging site i.e. Defamer)
- Start your own business with multi-media skills
- Write a book or make a documentary
Income varies considerably and it greatly depends on how prominent you are and if you can find ‘breaking stories’. But it can be a comfortable career for many, with the average starting salary of between $32 000-$50 000 AUD with a bonus of between $1000-4000. This information was updated on the 10 June 2010 with reports from 67 individuals. After your first 10 years as a journalist you are looking at an average of around $60 000 -$80 000 AUD. However, this greatly depends on who you work for, how prominent you are and if you combine any other income sources such as writing a book, presentations, academic teachings or working as a freelancer or having your own company. For more info on pay scales conduct your own search at payscale.
And more can be seen in the DIFFERENT TYPES OF JOURNALISM chapter when explains the different modes, provides case studies on people in that area and tips for that particular job.
