What is a news analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a news analyst

1. Explore news analyst education requirements

   Most common news analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.1 %

   Master's

   19.7 %

   Doctorate

   3.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific news analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   News Stories	49.36%
   News Reports	18.81%
   News Articles	12.06%
   Press Releases	11.07%
   Financial Statements	8.69%

3. Complete relevant news analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New news analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a news analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real news analyst resumes.

4. Research news analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Manage project team meetings using SharePoint calendars.
   • Assist management with evaluation of restructuring alternatives, procurement of financing, negotiations with multiple constituencies and issuance of new securities.
   • Live weekday VJ reporter (writing, shooting and editing video) providing daily packages and VO/SOTS.

5. Apply for news analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a news analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams