Reporter+48% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Editorial Assistant go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers96% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · journalism
Where does a Editorial Assistant go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Senior Correspondent+93% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Editorial Assistant go here (1,400 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,400 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Management path
Editor+149% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Reporter. 18% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers95% of observed exits move upward from there
Editor-in-Chief+232% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Correspondent. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Media Buyer+170% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Correspondent. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Editor+105% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Correspondent. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Podcast Producer+67% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Reporter. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate120 careers96% of observed exits move upward from there