Journalism Teachers
Overview
Introduction
Journalism teachers teach students the rudiments of journalistic reporting and writing. They develop teaching outlines and lesson plans, give lectures, facilitate discussions and activities, keep class attendance records, assign homework, and evaluate student progress. They teach at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Journalism teachers are also known as journalism educators and journalism professors (if they teach at the college level).
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Earnings
The median annual salary for high school teachers, including journalism teachers, was $65,220 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,040, and the top 10 percent earned $106,380 or more. Fifty percent of high school teachers earned between $54,290 and $83,340.
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Work Environment
Most journalism teachers are contracted to work 10 months out of the year, with a two-month vacation during the summer. During their summer break, many continue their education to renew or upgrade their teaching licenses and earn higher salaries. Teachers in schools that operate year-round work eight-week sessions with one-week breaks in between and a five-week vacation in the winter.
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Outlook
Employment opportunities for high school teachers, including journalism teachers, are expected to decline by 1 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). "Projected declines over the decade in both the school-aged demographic and student enrollment should constrain demand for high school teachers," according to the OOH. The n...
