51113 – Journalists
Lead statement
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media.
Main duties
- Collect local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation
- Write news stories for publication and broadcast
- Receive, analyze and verify news and other copy for accuracy
- Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research and for radio and television programs
- Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
- Prepare regular feature columns and stories on specialized topics
- Write editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
- Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience.
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in journalism or a related field such as communications is usually required.
Example job titles
art critic · book critic · book reviewer · literary critic · broadcast journalist · news commentator - broadcasting · news analyst - broadcasting · columnist · chronicler · entertainment columnist · fashion columnist · political columnist · society columnist · sports columnist · commentator · society reporter · radio commentator · news correspondent · correspondent · foreign news correspondent · foreign correspondent · critic · drama critic · theatre critic · newspaper editorial writer · feature reporter · field reporter · financial reporter · headline writer · investigative reporter · journalist · law reporter · movie critic · film critic · music critic · music reviewer · network reporter · news analyst · news commentator · news reporter
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.19 | $36.92 | $62.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.99 | $35.91 | $44.84 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.73 | $36.22 | $47.59 |
| New Brunswick | $23.64 | $38.16 | $51.18 |
| Quebec | $27.55 | $37.44 | $52.03 |
| Ontario | $21.00 | $38.46 | $71.43 |
| Manitoba | $21.15 | $30.29 | $38.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.73 | $25.48 | $43.00 |
| Alberta | $24.37 | $35.93 | $46.71 |
| British Columbia | $24.81 | $38.79 | $64.31 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.