What does a Photo Journalist do?

You photograph news and stories for media and agencies.

What education does Photo Journalist require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Photo Journalist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 48'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Photo Journalist

Creative & Design

Photojournalists work on behalf of photo editors, photo agencies or for their own projects. They photograph people and document events for newspapers, magazines and journals, but also for other media such as television or online media.

Entry

~CHF 48'000

CHF 4'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 78'740

CHF 6'562/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Photo Journalist

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Secondary School

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 48'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics3/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic8/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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