Journalism internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Journalism internship demographics by:
Journalism internship gender statistics
66.2% of journalism interns are women and 33.8% of journalism interns are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Journalism internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Journalism internship gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,596
Female income
$31,285
Journalism internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journalism internship positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of journalism interns are female.
Journalism internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.93% | 64.07% |
| 2011 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2012 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
| 2013 | 41.39% | 58.61% |
| 2014 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2015 | 34.04% | 65.96% |
| 2016 | 34.53% | 65.47% |
| 2017 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2018 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2019 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2020 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
| 2021 | 33.81% | 66.19% |
Journalism internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared journalism interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Journalism Internship | 34% | 66% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Journalism internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journalism interns is White, which makes up 66.6% of all journalism interns. Comparatively, 12.1% of journalism interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of journalism interns are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Journalism internship race
| Journalism internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Journalism internship race and ethnicity over time
See how journalism internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journalism internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.73% | 9.65% | 4.32% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 73.97% | 9.81% | 4.43% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 74.00% | 9.20% | 3.95% | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 72.80% | 10.42% | 4.42% | 9.50% |
| 2014 | 73.31% | 10.38% | 3.46% | 9.73% |
| 2015 | 72.38% | 9.34% | 5.42% | 10.50% |
| 2016 | 71.74% | 9.64% | 5.22% | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 73.36% | 9.73% | 4.15% | 10.56% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 8.73% | 5.16% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 72.74% | 8.89% | 4.64% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 9.73% | 4.59% | 14.63% |
| 2021 | 66.57% | 10.26% | 5.33% | 12.14% |
Journalism internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white journalism interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino journalism interns have the lowest average salary at $31,481.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,740 |
| White | $33,927 |
| Black or African American | $31,515 |
| Asian | $32,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,481 |
Average journalism internship age
See how the average age of journalism interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Journalism internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Journalism internship age breakdown
The average age of journalism interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the journalism internship population.
Journalism internship age breakdown
| Journalism Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Journalism internship educational attainment
The most common degree for journalism interns is bachelor's degree, with 85% of journalism interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 6% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Journalism interns by degree level
| Journalism internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Journalism internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,226 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,102 |
Journalism internship employment statistics
Most journalism interns work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where journalism interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journalism interns work.
Journalism internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Journalism internship jobs by company type
Employees with the journalism internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journalism interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Journalism internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 7% |
Journalism internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for journalism interns are media, education and non profits.
Journalism internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Education | 19% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Journalism internship turnover and employment statistics
Journalism internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journalism interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journalism internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journalism internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average journalism internship tenure
The average journalism internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,513 journalism interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Journalism internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 81% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Journalism internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journalism interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Journalism Internship | 12.01% | - |
| Editor, Freelance | 12.38% | 8,608 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar journalism internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Editor, Freelance | 12.38% | 8,608 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by journalism interns
The most common foreign language among journalism interns is Spanish at 40.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 40.6%
- French, 14.7%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Italian, 4.6%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Other, 29.4%
Journalism internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.6% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Italian | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Other | 29.4% |
