Is being a journalist a good fit for you?
Finds out what is happening and writes or presents news stories, reviews and commentary for newspapers, radio, TV and websites.
What the work involves
- Reports news stories for publication or broadcast, explaining the background and details of events.
- Gathers information and builds a view of news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Researches a story's background so the information is complete and accurate.
- Arranges interviews with people who can give information about a story.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative, curious and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a journalist is one of yours.
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