The Average Salary of a Fashion Journalist
Journalists, or reporters, track down leads, interview people and discover news, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They write the stories and prepare them for print at the office, and many reporters prepare copy for the Internet version of the magazine or newspaper they work for. Fashion reporters concentrate their focus on the fashion industry. Their annual income is sometimes increased by bonuses, commission and profit-sharing.
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National Average Salary
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As of 2010, the national average salary for journalists, including fashion journalists, is between $28,000 and $45,000 a year, according to PayScale. Bonuses can add between $400 and nearly $5,000 annually. Journalists who earn profit-sharing and commission in addition to their yearly salary report making as much as $5,000 from each.
Health Benefits
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As of 2010, 69 percent of journalists reported receiving medical benefits, according to PayScale. Forty-nine percent reported receiving dental benefits, and 35 percent reported receiving vision benefits; 29 percent reported receiving no benefits.
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Work Environment
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Reporters have hectic work schedules, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are faced with strict deadlines and often work weekends and nights. For example, a fashion journalist has to adjust her schedule to attend designers' shows, many of which are at night. Their offices may be comfortable and quiet, or they may be full of other reporters, news analysts and correspondents.
Job Outlook
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Job opportunities are expected to decline by 6 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Magazines and newspapers rely heavily on revenue from their advertisers, so as the economy slows down, so does the need for fashion reporters. However, competition for the job is expected to be "keen," as the profession is considered desirable.
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