Journalist

Requirements

All journalists are expected to have strong writing skills, and must report the news accurately and without bias. Persistence, poise, curiosity and resourcefulness are useful traits for all journalists. The hours are long and irregular; and a journalist must be able to handle the stress of constant deadlines.

Specialized Fields

News analysts report and interpret the news. Those who work in broadcasting also introduce segments by on-the-scene correspondents, who investigate and report the news in either live or taped segments. .

Print reporters investigate news tips, interview subjects and observe events. They then write news articles on what they’ve seen, without necessarily interpreting events. Photojournalists also report what they’ve seen, but do so visually.

Editors review, rewrite and edit the work of reporters and news analysts. Numerous editor positions are available in a typical news organization, including those for copy editors, who identify errors in grammar and spelling while also making sure the copy is readable; assistant editors, who are responsible for certain sections of a publication or broadcast such as sports or local news; and the executive editor, who oversees the entire news operation and has the final say in what is reported.

How To Become a Journalist

Journalists in both print and broadcast media usually are expected have at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communication, and must have previous experience working at their school newspapers or broadcast stations, or working at media internships. Competition for journalism jobs at large metropolitan and national media outlets is fierce while more opportunities are available in smaller markets.

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