Press internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Press internship demographics by:
Press internship gender statistics
64.2% of press interns are women and 35.8% of press interns are men.
- Female, 64.2%
- Male, 35.8%
Press internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.2% |
| Male | 35.8% |
Press internship gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,823
Female income
$41,055
Press internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press internship positions over time. Currently, 64.2% of press interns are female.
Press internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2011 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2012 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2013 | 43.52% | 56.48% |
| 2014 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2015 | 36.02% | 63.98% |
| 2016 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2017 | 41.09% | 58.91% |
| 2018 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2019 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2020 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2021 | 35.78% | 64.22% |
Press internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared press 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% |
| Press Internship | 36% | 64% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Press internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press interns is White, which makes up 66.8% of all press interns. Comparatively, 12.1% of press interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of press interns are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Press internship race
| Press internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Press internship race and ethnicity over time
See how press internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.92% | 9.56% | 4.30% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 9.73% | 4.42% | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 74.18% | 9.12% | 3.94% | 9.46% |
| 2013 | 72.98% | 10.34% | 4.41% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 73.49% | 10.29% | 3.45% | 9.65% |
| 2015 | 72.56% | 9.26% | 5.41% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 71.93% | 9.55% | 5.20% | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 73.55% | 9.65% | 4.14% | 10.48% |
| 2018 | 71.18% | 8.65% | 5.14% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 72.92% | 8.81% | 4.62% | 10.63% |
| 2020 | 67.41% | 9.65% | 4.58% | 14.56% |
| 2021 | 66.75% | 10.18% | 5.32% | 12.06% |
Press internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white press interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino press interns have the lowest average salary at $41,319.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,366 |
| White | $44,618 |
| Black or African American | $41,365 |
| Asian | $42,563 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,319 |
Average press internship age
See how the average age of press interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Press 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 |
Press internship age breakdown
The average age of press interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the press internship population.
Press internship age breakdown
| Press Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Press internship educational attainment
The most common degree for press interns is bachelor's degree, with 86% of press interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Press interns by degree level
| Press internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Press internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,372 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,505 |
Press internship employment statistics
Most press interns work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where press interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press interns work.
Press internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Press internship jobs by company type
Employees with the press internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press interns prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Press internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 15% |
Press internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for press interns are media, retail and government.
Press internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Press internship turnover and employment statistics
Press internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press 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 press internship tenure
The average press internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,514 press interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Press internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 86% |
| 1-2 years | 6% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Press internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Journalist | 10.10% | 3,048 |
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,040 |
| Press Internship | 12.01% | - |
| Art Editor | 12.38% | 7,148 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | 71,800 |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar press internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Journalist | 10.10% | 3,048 |
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,040 |
| Art Editor | 12.38% | 7,148 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | 71,800 |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by press interns
The most common foreign language among press interns is Spanish at 37.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 37.6%
- French, 21.9%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Arabic, 5.5%
- German, 4.6%
- Other, 24.1%
Press internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.6% |
| French | 21.9% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 5.5% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Other | 24.1% |
