Total number of newsroom employees in the radio broadcasting sector
| Year | Newsroom employees |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 4,290 |
| 2005 | 4,000 |
| 2006 | 4,320 |
| 2007 | 4,140 |
| 2008 | 4,570 |
| 2009 | 4,330 |
| 2010 | 4,100 |
| 2011 | 3,540 |
| 2012 | 3,610 |
| 2013 | 3,700 |
| 2014 | 3,820 |
| 2015 | 3,380 |
| 2016 | 3,190 |
| 2017 | 3,320 |
| 2018 | 3,370 |
| 2019 | 3,530 |
| 2020 | 3,360 |
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.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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