How to Become a Business Journalist
Business journalists do not necessarily have to have a business degree. Editors and publishers look for a well-rounded education and a business degree can often give aspiring journalists a leg up on the competition. The salary of a business journalist ranges according to the pay scale of the town in which you work. Read on for some tips on landing that plum business assignment.
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Get a business degree in college and work on the student newspaper. Journalism experience is still important when applying for a job. Business journalism today requires extensive knowledge about business affairs and a BS or even an MBA is definitely a door-opener.
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Freelance for local business magazines. Most every town has a business publication that relies on freelance writers. These clips will be the most valuable in your application and for your salary negotiations.
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Take any position in the newsroom that is offered to you. Once you are on the inside, you can watch for openings and build a relationship with the business editor.
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Offer to write for the business desk when you have your own stories covered. Newspapers today are less territorial with their departments and accept contributions from reporters on other beats. You can also bring story ideas to the business editor when they cross your path.
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Develop a specialty. Skills such as financial planning and being able to accurately read annual reports are valued on a business desk. Your salary can rise even more as a journalist who is fluent in finding the pearls in a lengthy stock report meant to dupe the shareholders.
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