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Broadcast Journalist

Also known as: TV News Reporter, Television Journalist, News Anchor, On-Air Reporter

AI Impact Score

65/100

AI is automating routine news scripting, summary reporting, and structured news formats like financial and sports results — tasks that once required junior broadcast journalists. Simultaneously, local TV news stations are cutting staff as audiences shift to streaming. However, live field reporting, source-driven investigation, and on-camera presence that connects with audiences remain distinctly human skills that AI cannot replace.

$32k – $95k

Salary Range

declining

Growth Outlook

47,000

Total Jobs (US)

-9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Writing standard news package scripts from press releasesSummarising reports and documents for broadcastGenerating weather, traffic, and sports result copyRoutine standup and live shot scripting

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Research and background fact-checkingSocial media monitoring for breaking newsScript clarity and structure reviewMulti-platform distribution and clipping

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Live field reporting and breaking news coverageSource cultivation and exclusive story developmentOn-camera presence and audience connectionInvestigative journalism and document analysis