Fashion Journalist Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Fashion Journalist do?
Fashion Journalists cover and report on fashion news and trends for a publication. This publication may be digital, print, or a hybrid. There are several subsets in fashion that a journalist may specialize in including accessories, haute couture, women’s wear, men’s wear and grooming, and other style-related content that identifies with and relates to the publication’s target demographic.
How much does a Fashion Journalist make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Fashion Journalists make a national average of $50,381 or $24.22 an hour (as of July 2022). In general, entry-level journalists make around $31,500 annually, with senior-level journalists making $87,500 a year. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the fashion industry?
Journalists are the truth-bearers across every industry. They provide current and relevant information to the public. A journalist should be an expert researcher and reporter in the fashion world and shares their knowledge with readers and enthusiasts.
What is the job outlook for a Fashion Journalist?
Analysts forecast that global apparel revenue will grow to $2.25 trillion by 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in reporting & journalism (including fashion journalists) are expected to grow at a rate of 6% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick-off your career:
- Start a blog covering your favorites fashion labels and trends.
- Use your blog to refine your writing and build your audience.
- Explore the Parsons School of Design x Teen Vogue Fashion Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Fashion Career Guide.
Learn from:
Brandon Maxwell
Designer, Lady Gaga’s Stylist, Fashion Industry Essentials contributor
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