34. Business Journalist/Reporter
Median Salary in USD: 60,680
Minimum Salary in USD: 22,120
Job Outlook (Growth in %): -10.00
As the name suggests, they cover anything that can be of significance in the business world, including activities around company financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, important leadership movements, government policy announcements. They can be reporting on TV, print media or radio. However, these are the people who get to meet the who’s who of the corporate world. Though a degree in journalism can take you to places, people with economics major can benefit because of their knowledge of economics which is the backbone of the business decisions. Some of the important skills are strong communication skills, research and analytical skills, and writing skills.
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