Newspaper reporter lands on the bottom of CareerCast’s Jobs Rated list for 2015. Last year, it was #199 out of 200 occupations. Today’s press release says:

Newspaper reporter, which displaced lumberjack as the worst job of 2015, has a negative growth outlook of -13.33% and an average annual salary of $36,267. Broadcaster and photojournalist, with mid-level annual salaries of less than $30,000, also ranked at the bottom of the list. However, those with good writing skills often can find new employment in public relations, marketing, advertising and social media, where the outlook may be brighter.

Other rankings for 2015: Broadcaster, 196 (of 200 jobs); Photojournalist, 195; Author, 153; Public Relations Executive, 121; Publication Editor, 137; and Social Media Manager, 101. More here.

DFO: When some young person tells me they want to be a newspaper reporter, I tell them to run don't run from that nonsense, unless, like clergy, you feel a calling to be one. I haven't gotten wealthy doing this. But I have put two children through private college, paid for a house, and had the time of my life in one of the best towns in this country. All in all, I'd call my career fulfilling in many ways. Thoughts?

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