The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Newspapers and news magazines
- Radio and television stations
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. The demand for printed newspapers is expected to decline, reducing the need for news reporters who write pieces for newspapers. News organizations are also consolidating, reducing the number of reporters needed.
Competition will continue to be strong for jobs with large city newspapers or stations, and at national magazines. Most jobs occur at small publications. Job prospects are best for those with experience and training. Experience in multimedia will also be helpful.
News Reporters (CIS 100023)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
1,733 Small |
& |
-12.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
152 Few |
| Champaign Area |
59 Very small |
& |
-13.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
40 Very small |
& |
-7.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,012 Medium |
& |
-13.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
88 Few |
| Decatur Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-4.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
52 Very small |
& |
-5.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Du Page County |
71 Very small |
& |
-12.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
16 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
43 Very small |
& |
-20.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
28 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
13 Very small |
& |
-15.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
39 Very small |
& |
23.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
28 Very small |
& |
-17.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
77 Very small |
& |
-10.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
35 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-4.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
53 Very small |
& |
-7.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-61.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
40 Very small |
& |
-2.5% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
28 Very small |
& |
-10.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
58,500 Small |
& |
-3.2% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
6,000 Very few |