Working Conditions for News analysts, reporters, and correspondentsThe work of news analysts, reporters, and correspondents is usually hectic. They are under great pressure to meet deadlines. Broadcasts sometimes are made with little or no time for preparation. Some news analysts, reporters, and correspondents work in comfortable, private offices; others work in large rooms filled with the sound of keyboards and computer printers, as well as the voices of other reporters. Curious onlookers, police, or other emergency workers can distract those reporting from the scene for radio and television. Covering wars, political uprisings, fires, floods, and similar events is often dangerous. Working hours vary. Reporters on morning papers often work from late afternoon until midnight. Radio and television reporters usually are assigned to a day or evening shift. Magazine reporters usually work during the day. Reporters sometimes have to change their work hours to meet a deadline, or to follow late-breaking developments. Their work demands long hours, irregular schedules, and some travel. Many stations and networks are on the air 24 hours a day, so newscasters can expect to work unusual hours. More information on News analysts, reporters, and correspondents from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of News analysts, reporters, and correspondents occupation Number of News analysts, reporters, and correspondents in the U.S. Salary and earnings for News analysts, reporters, and correspondents Working conditions for News analysts, reporters, and correspondents Significant points for News analysts, reporters, and correspondents Training requirements for News analysts, reporters, and correspondents Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |