From where do we know all information about video journalist demographics? We analyzed 732 video journalists resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Video Journalist Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as video journalists. Keep reading to find out what the results for video journalists were.
Video Journalist Gender Ratio
Among video journalists, 35.9% of them are women compared to 58.8% which are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 35.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
Video Journalist Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among video journalists is White, which makes up 70.0% of all video journalists. Comparatively, there are 13.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Video Journalists
The chart below shows that 48.4% of video journalists speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 48.4%
- French, 12.9%
- German, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Hindi, 3.2%
- Other, 25.8%
Video Journalist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among video journalists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Video Journalist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the video journalist position over time.
Video Journalist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of video journalists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of video journalists based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Video Journalist
By looking over 732 video journalists resumes, we figured out that the average video journalist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 38%.
Video Journalist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of video journalist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of video journalists is 40+ years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Video Journalists with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, track announcer and public address announcer have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Interpreter | 16% | 77% |
| Educational Interpreter | 20% | 74% |
| Events And Communications Coordinator | 21% | 75% |
| Video Journalist | 59% | 36% |
| Sports Announcer | 87% | 9% |
| Public Address Announcer | 88% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 89% | 11% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Video Journalists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to video journalists.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Continuity Writer | 15.82% |
| Video Journalist | 19.36% |
| Advertising Writer | 22.69% |
| Radio Personality | 25.03% |
| Medical Interpreter | 27.03% |
| Book Editor | 28.26% |
| Account Executive/Account Coordinator | 30.27% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Video Journalist?
Video Journalist Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Hispanic or Latino men and Hispanic or Latino women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Video Journalist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,878 |
| Master's Degree | $55,623 |
Video Journalist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
