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Journalist
What 13 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 122 active Journalist postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 43% of listings, ahead of Written Communication and Creativity. 13 companies are hiring right now, led by TEGNA Inc.. 28% of Journalist roles now call for AI skills, and 13% are remote.
122active postings
28%ask for AI skills
13%remote
13companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 43% | |
| Written Communication | 34% | |
| Creativity | 31% | |
| Organization | 23% | |
| Digital Content | 22% | |
| Content Creation | 21% | |
| Media | 16% | |
| Professionalism | 15% | |
| Collaboration | 15% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 15% | |
| Generative AI | 14% | |
| Flexibility | 13% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| TEGNA Inc. | 53 |
| The New York Times | 18 |
| eScribers | 17 |
| Axios | 11 |
| Prevail | 7 |
| Financial Times | 6 |