Many news reporters have stable monthly incomes and work for radio and tv stations across the country.
Journalist salaries in Namibia range from 9,950 NAD per month (minimum salary) to 30,000 NAD per month (maximum). The income is mainly based on staff wages, commissions paid by station owners and production expenses such as equipment rental, advertising agents, etc.

Factors that affect the salaries of news reporters in Namibia

However, the amount may also be reduced during certain days of the week or if a reporter falls sick. There are some 100 journalists who cover television programmes daily but many more work full-time jobs including video editors, copywriters/composers that produce commercial clips & sound engineers.

Earning potential of news reporters in Namibia

The journalism industry is one of the most profitable in the country, Hence its employees like news reporters, video editors etc have the potential to earn more like up to NAD 150,000 per year