Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'250 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 57'100 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'398 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 53'125 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'800 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Korrespondent/in im In- und Ausland
You report live and in writing on current events on the ground.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a freelance or employed reporter, you write articles and live reports for media houses and news agencies.
The daily routine as Korrespondent/in im In- und Ausland is shaped by constant mobility and quick decisions. You dive deep into local topics. You research on site and send your results directly to the editorial team. Whether in the studio or right in the middle of the action, you ensure your readers and viewers are always up to date.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryJournalism & Editing
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Media Designer. Based on 93 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 62'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 56'296 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'375 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 69'900 | 6 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 65'520 | 37 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'200 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 In- und Auslandkorrespondent/in
Official education path
Entry is usually through a university degree. This is followed by internships or a traineeship in the editorial team.
Typical training path
In- und Auslandkorrespondent/in
Prerequisites
- University degree (Hochschulstudium)
Requirements
- Versatile interests
- Curiosity
- Good linguistic sense
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible through a traineeship or long-term work as a freelance journalist.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Language sense
- Curiosity and openness
- Quick comprehension
- Self-initiative
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the camera lens or type your reports directly from the event location. Meanwhile, you coordinate the broadcast with the editorial team. You quickly check the facts for the next segment.
- You research current topics and local specifics intensively.
- You write precise articles and reports for print and online media.
- You provide live segments and cross-feeds for radio and television stations.
- You communicate directly with the headquarters and coordinate the broadcast.
- You carefully check all information before publishing it.
- You adapt quickly to changing locations and conditions.
Working conditions
You usually work decentralised from your location or use mobile workstations. Your reports flow directly into the editorial teams of print media, broadcasters, and news agencies.
Strengths
- Language sense
- Curiosity and openness
- Quick comprehension
- Self-initiative
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High travel burden
- Time pressure and flexibility
- Uncertain employment conditions
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