As a result of the changing publishing industry, job security fears are growing for Australian journalists. The news comes via a recent study by Roy Morgan that rated journalists among the most pessimistic of careers, alongside cleaners, housekeepers and scientists.
Growing reduncies and shifts towards digital platforms have helped to discourage confidence throughout media companies and positions. The study, involving 25,548 Australians aged 14 and over, revealed 21 per cent of journalists and writers do not have confidence their roles will remain safe. Journalists rank at the second lowest level of employment confidence, behind education writers.
Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine comments that the findings come as no shock to those watching the industry’s movements: “With most major news media, including Fairfax, News Corp and ABC, cutting back their editorial divisions over the period, it’s no surprise that journalists are among the most insecure about their future employment in the current organisation.”
In comparison, the positions found to have positive job security included school principals, chief executives and managing directors, as well as police and religious ministers.
