From where do we know all information about writer/reporter demographics? We analyzed 1,782 writer/reporters 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.
Writer/Reporter Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as writer/reporters. Keep reading to find out what the results for writer/reporters were.
Writer/Reporter Gender Ratio
Among writer/reporters, 53.4% of them are women compared to 41.4% which are men.
- Female, 53.4%
- Male, 41.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
Writer/Reporter Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among writer/reporters is White, which makes up 70.2% of all writer/reporters. Comparatively, there are 13.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Writer/Reporters
The chart below shows that 50.4% of writer/reporters speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 50.4%
- French, 15.8%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 18.7%
Writer/Reporter 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 writer/reporters.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Writer/Reporter Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the writer/reporter position over time.
Writer/Reporter 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 writer/reporters changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of writer/reporters based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Writer/Reporter
By looking over 1,782 writer/reporters resumes, we figured out that the average writer/reporter enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 34%.
Writer/Reporter Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of writer/reporter employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of writer/reporters is 40+ years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Writer/Reporters 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% |
| Writer/Reporter | 41% | 53% |
| Sports Announcer | 87% | 9% |
| Public Address Announcer | 88% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 89% | 11% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Writer/Reporters 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 writer/reporters.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Ghost Writer | 15.82% |
| Writer/Reporter | 19.36% |
| Screen Writer | 22.69% |
| Program Host | 25.03% |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 27.03% |
| Food Editor | 28.26% |
| Digital Media Internship | 30.27% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Writer/Reporter?
Writer/Reporter 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
Writer/Reporter 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 | $38,532 |
| Master's Degree | $41,697 |
Writer/Reporter 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
