It’s a good time to be embarking on a career as a machine operator or engineer in Alaska. Not so much a journalist or broadcaster.

A 10-year analysis of projected state jobs between 2024 and 2034 by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development declares, “the fastest-growing occupations are an eclectic mix” that involve industries such as oil and gas, mining, and health care. Occupations expected to see declines include information-related industries, banking and…