Journalism Researcher
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STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Journalism Researcher
As a Journalism Researcher, you play a crucial role in uncovering truths and providing the foundational knowledge that fuels impactful stories. Your work not only shapes public discourse but also holds power to account, making it an essential profession in today’s fast-paced media landscape.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Journalism ResearcherAs a Junior Journalism Researcher, you will assist in gathering information and verifying facts for news stories, working closely with experienced journalists to develop your skills.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Journalism ResearcherIn a mid-level position, you will take on more responsibility, leading research projects and mentoring junior researchers while contributing to significant news stories.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Journalism Researcher/EditorAt the peak of your career, you will oversee research teams, develop editorial strategies, and ensure the highest standards of accuracy and ethics in news reporting.£50,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓English and Film StudiesRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Fashion Marketing and JournalismQahe (Lm) Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Broadcast and Multimedia JournalismThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Business Management and Film & Visual CultureLiverpool Hope University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Film and TheatreQueen Mary University of London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L6Journalist18 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Fashion ManagementRobert Gordon University · DegreeEnglish and Film StudiesRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeFashion Marketing and JournalismQahe (Lm) Limited · DegreeBroadcast and Multimedia JournalismThe University of East Anglia · DegreeBusiness Management and Film & Visual CultureLiverpool Hope University · DegreeFilm and TheatreQueen Mary University of London · Degree