Media

Journalist

Gather information and create stories that help audiences understand events.

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Career overview

Journalists research subjects, verify information, interview people, and communicate through different formats. Reporting practices depend on audience, topic, and publication.

Typical responsibilities

Find and verify information
Interview sources respectfully
Write, record, or edit stories
Review accuracy and context

Possible education paths

Journalism or communications study
Reporting projects and portfolio work
Subject expertise and newsroom learning

Routes and requirements can vary by location and employer.

Work environments

Newsrooms
Digital publications
Broadcast teams
Independent media

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