How the national numbers differ
1News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists has the edge on annual openings
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is at 3,400 annual openings, compared with 1,600 annual openings for Broadcast Technicians.
Typical preparation differs.
Broadcast Technicians: Associate's degree; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists: Bachelor's degree Preparation categories do not establish admission difficulty, calendar time, tuition, time without earnings, or licensing difficulty.
Broadcast Technicians has the edge on projected growth
Broadcast Technicians is at -3.1% projected growth, compared with -5.9% projected growth for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists has the edge on median pay
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is at $62,200, compared with $59,570 for Broadcast Technicians.
34.4/ 100Broadcast Technicians
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35.2/ 100News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Each available metric is ranked from 0 to 100 against the careers on ChooseField. The weighted average uses this profile: pay 30%, growth 25%, openings 30%, preparation level 15%. Missing values are not scored as zero; their weights are redistributed across available metrics. Occupation size has zero weight: employment is not accessible vacancies. Preparation categories do not measure admission difficulty or years without earnings. The score summarizes national measures; local opportunities and personal fit still need separate consideration.
Detailed evidence
Broadcast Technicians vs News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
| Dimension | Broadcast Technicians | News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists |
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| Median pay (2025) | $59,570 | $62,200 |
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| Pay percentile | 47.3 percentile | 51.9 percentile |
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| Projected growth (2025–2035) | -3.1% | -5.9% |
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| Annual openings (2025–2035) | 1,600 | 3,400 |
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| 2025 employment | 24,100 | 47,100 |
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| How you qualify | Associate's degree; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing | Bachelor's degree |
| O*NET preparation group | Job Zone 3 | Job Zone 4 |
| Related work experience | No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary. | No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary. |
| On-the-job training | One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing. | BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training. |
The table reports national benchmarks and reviewed work descriptions. It does not rate personal suitability, job security, or physical safety.
