Journalist

A journalist's career can be varied and exciting. Journalists can be called upon to write about all different subjects for a variety of publications.

Journalists typically work for newspapers, magazines or new stations, reporting on news events. They may present their stories in written form, or, in the case of broadcast journalists, on radio or television. They can be called upon to write about a wide variety of subjects including world events, entertainment, financial news, and special interest pieces.

Journalists do research on possible stories as well as research on the topics they have chosen to write about. They will often "go after" a story of interest, vowing to get the true scoop and expose information previously not known to the public. Journalists research through a variety of vehicles, including past news stories, public records, tips and interviews. Interviews are one of the most important vehicles for journalistic pursuits, as they can piece together a story based on the accounts of several insiders.

Journalists need a nose for news. They must be persistent and tenacious, investigating every lead to uncover a story. Journalists must also have excellent writing skills and the ability to tell a story in a way that is interesting and compelling to those who read or hear it.

Journalists must also have a high level of integrity. They must present stories as they truly happened without uncovering the facts. They must protect the privacy of their sources. They must be looked to by the public as a trusted source for news.

Journalists are typically required to have a four-year degree either in English or in Journalism. They will complete coursework in writing, broadcasting, journalistic ethics and English. College graduates will be expected to have a portfolio of articles or news pieces that they have completed to show prospective employers. Much of this early experience is usually obtained writing for college newspapers or broadcasting campus news on a college radio or TV station. Entry-level journalists typically work for newspapers or local news stations on small and less important stories until they have gained some experience. More experienced journalists are called upon to investigate and write about more compelling stories. Many journalists spend years waiting for their big "break" meaning the story that puts them on the map as a recognized and respected journalist.

Some journalists also work for magazines, researching and writing articles geared to the target reader of the magazine. These journalist jobs tend to be narrower in terms of the scope of articles you write, but if a journalist can land a job at a magazine that covers a field of his interest, it can be the perfect combination.

Journalism is a highly competitive career; there are far more prospective journalists than there are good journalism jobs, though our society's renewed interest in news has caused the job market in this field to grow somewhat over the last few years. Tenacity, talent and persistence are required to land a prime journalist job, but the field can be extremely rewarding when it pays off. If you're interested in jobs in the field of journalism

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