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NOC 51113 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Journalists. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. They are employed by radio and television networks and stations, newspapers and magazines. Journalists may also work on a freelance basis.
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Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Journalists are classified under code 51113 (TEER 1). This category includes professionals who research, investigate, interpret, and communicate news and public affairs for newspapers, television, radio, and digital media. Common job titles classified under this NOC code include reporter, correspondent, news anchor, and columnist. Employment in this occupation is usually found in print and digital publishing houses, radio and television networks, and independent production companies.
To qualify under NOC 51113, candidates must typically meet specific employment requirements, which usually include a university degree or college diploma in journalism, communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Key duties involve collecting local, national, and international news through interviews and research, writing news stories, analyzing copy for accuracy, and potentially writing commentaries or editorials on public affairs.
As a TEER 1 occupation, journalists may be eligible for various Canadian skilled immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Journalists is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Journalists is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.