SECTOR 4 full-time journalists will earn at least Tsh800 000 a month. Other private media houses pay Tsh350 000 for entry-level journalists, while full-time, experienced journalists earn about Tsh1 million before deductions. Members of the press working for private publications are also not always assured their pay, as it is dependent on the capacity of consumers to buy the product. Those working for state-run newspapers and broadcasters are at least assured of their salary at the end of each month, as they work as civil servants. They have security of employment and the option to take paid study leave to boost their skills and qualifications. The poor salaries and rarity of full-time employment for most journalists are a result of media houses struggling to survive in a highly competitive environment with a small advertising market and low circulation levels. In terms of their safety, media houses generally do not provide journalists with protection. Some investigative journalists are reported even to carry their own firearms for self-defence purposes. The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition reported that during 2014, 60 members of the press were harassed, intimidated and mistreated, usually by law enforcement officials. In 2013, 20 such incidents were reported. “The same people who are meant to protect them are attacking them.” Sexual harassment by colleagues or superiors in the workplace is also a common occurrence for young female journalists. “Editors may not publish your article if you don’t agree to their sexual demands… When you are dependent on your income on someone who makes these kinds of demands, you are very vulnerable.” Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 60 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER Tanzania 2015 2.2 (2012 = 1.8; 2010 = 2.5; 2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a)