Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 79'650 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 86'637 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 97'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Reporter/in
You report live from the scene and shape media content
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Reporter/in researches, films, and reports on politics, culture, or local news for media outlets
As Reporter/in, you are always ready at the heart of the news landscape. You dive into current events, gather facts on site, and write compelling reports. Whether live on camera or in the quiet editing room: your work combines journalistic care with creative storytelling. This keeps the public informed quickly and clearly.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAudiovisual Media
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Journaliste. Based on 379 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 86'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 95'775 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 90'186 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 102'261 | 30 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 96'000 | 15 |
| Berne | CHF 91'000 | 25 |
| Zurich | CHF 91'000 | 125 |
| Aargau | CHF 89'050 | 16 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'800 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 135'000 | 5 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 95'000 | 13 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 89'250 | 261 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 85'500 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 78'000 | 27 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 67'916 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Journalist/in
Official education path
You enter the field through specialized journalism training or a relevant degree
Typical training path
Journalist/in
Prerequisites
- Independence
- Confidence, sociability, and language skills
Requirements
- Assertiveness
- Sociability
- Language proficiency
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have journalism experience or a relevant university degree
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independent work
- Communication skills
- Creative ideas
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the scene with a microphone, note key points, and speak live to the camera. Back in the newsroom, you check the facts and prepare the report for publication
- You research current topics and gather relevant facts on site
- You write well-researched and well-structured reports for media outlets
- You report live on camera about political or cultural events
- You film reports independently and edit the raw footage for broadcast
- You share creative ideas in editorial meetings and take on assignments
Working conditions
You mainly work in the newsrooms of media companies or TV channels. Often, you are also on site at events, courts, or sports venues
Where to learn
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenLagerstrasse 41, 8021 Zürich
- MAZ - Die Schweizer JournalistenschuleMurbacherstrasse 3, 6003 Luzern
- SAL Höhere Fachschule für SprachberufeHohlstrasse 550, 8048 Zürich
- Ringier AG JournalistenschuleDufourstrasse 23, 8008 Zürich
- ZhdK - Zürcher Hochschule der KünstePfingstweidstrasse 96, 8031 Zürich
- Fachhochschule Graubünden FHGRPulvermühlestrasse 57, 7000 Chur
Strengths
- Independent work
- Communication skills
- Creative ideas
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Flexible working hours
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
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