Employees in broadcast TV newsrooms
Total number of newsroom employees in the broadcast TV sector
| Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 29,630 |
| 2005 | 28,550 |
| 2006 | 28,360 |
| 2007 | 27,600 |
| 2008 | 28,390 |
| 2009 | 28,040 |
| 2010 | 28,640 |
| 2011 | 28,050 |
| 2012 | 27,830 |
| 2013 | 25,650 |
| 2014 | 26,300 |
| 2015 | 28,430 |
| 2016 | 28,190 |
| 2017 | 28,900 |
| 2018 | 28,670 |
| 2019 | 30,120 |
| 2020 | 29,700 |
Note: The OEWS survey is designed to produce estimates by combining data collected over a three-year period. Newsroom employees include news analysts, reporters and journalists; editors; photographers; and television, video, and film camera operators and editors. Data includes both national and local TV broadcasters.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data.
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