Multimedia reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Multimedia reporter gender statistics
59.1% of multimedia reporters are women and 40.9% of multimedia reporters are men.
- Female, 59.1%
- Male, 40.9%
Multimedia reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% |
| Male | 40.9% |
Multimedia reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,057
Female income
$36,233
Multimedia reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in multimedia reporter positions over time. Currently, 59.1% of multimedia reporters are female.
Multimedia reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.56% | 57.44% |
| 2011 | 42.13% | 57.87% |
| 2012 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2013 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2014 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2015 | 41.74% | 58.26% |
| 2016 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2017 | 40.51% | 59.49% |
| 2018 | 45.07% | 54.93% |
| 2019 | 41.57% | 58.43% |
| 2020 | 45.52% | 54.48% |
| 2021 | 40.95% | 59.05% |
Multimedia reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared multimedia reporters 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% |
| Multimedia Reporter | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Multimedia reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among multimedia reporters is White, which makes up 66.6% of all multimedia reporters. Comparatively, 12.6% of multimedia reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of multimedia reporters are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Multimedia reporter race
| Multimedia reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Multimedia reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how multimedia reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Multimedia reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.73% | 7.30% | 6.19% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 76.13% | 5.46% | 5.90% | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 73.70% | 7.22% | 6.83% | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 72.72% | 7.00% | 6.45% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 72.15% | 6.44% | 6.79% | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 71.00% | 7.97% | 5.95% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 74.02% | 4.71% | 6.67% | 10.26% |
| 2017 | 71.73% | 5.96% | 6.66% | 12.64% |
| 2018 | 69.74% | 7.49% | 6.94% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 70.64% | 5.39% | 8.57% | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 71.29% | 6.50% | 7.38% | 11.72% |
| 2021 | 66.64% | 6.38% | 9.68% | 12.63% |
Multimedia reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino multimedia reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american multimedia reporters have the lowest average salary at $33,488.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,679 |
| White | $36,760 |
| Black or African American | $33,488 |
| Asian | $38,907 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,778 |
Average multimedia reporter age
See how the average age of multimedia reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Multimedia reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Multimedia reporter age breakdown
The average age of multimedia reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the multimedia reporter population.
Multimedia reporter age breakdown
| Multimedia Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Multimedia reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for multimedia reporters is bachelor's degree, with 86% of multimedia reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Multimedia reporters by degree level
| Multimedia reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Multimedia reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,186 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,449 |
Multimedia reporter employment statistics
Most multimedia reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where multimedia reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where multimedia reporters work.
Multimedia reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Multimedia reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the multimedia reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most multimedia reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Multimedia reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 72% |
Multimedia reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for multimedia reporters are media, education and professional.
Multimedia reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 64% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Multimedia reporter turnover and employment statistics
Multimedia reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for multimedia reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Multimedia reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Multimedia reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average multimedia reporter tenure
The average multimedia reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 409 multimedia reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Multimedia reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Multimedia reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of multimedia reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Public Relations Officer | 12.01% | 73,367 |
| Copy Editor | 12.38% | 4,866 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar multimedia reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Public Relations Officer | 12.01% | 73,367 |
| Copy Editor | 12.38% | 4,866 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by multimedia reporters
The most common foreign language among multimedia reporters is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- Mandarin, 10.4%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Other, 12.4%
Multimedia reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| Mandarin | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.4% |