What does a Journalist do?

You research and report on current events for the media.

What education does Journalist require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Journalist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 55'000, mid ~CHF CHF 75'000 per year (approximate).

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Journalist

Media & Communication

Journalists research, gather, and disseminate information about current events and societal topics. They work for newspapers, magazines, online media, radio, or television and produce articles, reports, and features.

Entry

~CHF 55'000

CHF 4'583/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Journalist

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 55'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic7/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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