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10 reasons why a career in

journalism may just be right for you:

1 It’s a continuous learning 6 You get to make a difference

opportunity Being a journalist puts you in a position
Gathering information is an essential to shape people’s perceptions.
part of a journalist’s job. They Journalists aim to educate the public
constantly conduct research, speak about important matters, whether
with experts, and learn more about reporting facts or presenting opinions.
topics related to their specialty. 7
2 You get to meet all kinds of people You get to contribute to society
Similarly, journalists can contribute to
Journalists interact with diverse society by revealing vital information
groups of people as they gather to the public. Such information
material for stories. They often can empower ordinary people to
interview subjects of interest, such as act against entities that endanger
celebrities, political figures and subject the common good, leading to a
experts. They also commonly speak stronger, healthier society.
with locals who provide rich insight
into the places where they live. 8 You get to be a part of history
3 It can provide a sense Journalists commonly cover
historical moments. For instance,
of accomplishment war correspondents chart the
The work of journalists serves the progress of conflicts that can alter
public and thus appears in public. the course of a nation and its
Journalists in both print and broadcast people, and political correspondents
journalism have the opportunity to see often witness events that have
their names on bylines and credits. reverberations around the world.
4 You’re constantly building 9 It lets you pursue your interests

your career portfolio Many journalists choose to specialize
For journalists, almost every workday in an area of journalism that aligns with
presents an opportunity to add an their interests. Working in a field that
achievement to their portfolio. They lets you exercise your interests can
can amass large numbers of articles, be both interesting and rewarding.
set them up for other professional 10 There are multiple opportunities
photographs and clips that can
opportunities in the future. Journalism has evolved a great
5 You can strengthen deal over the years. Traditionally,
professional journalists worked for
transferable qualities newspapers, magazines or news
Transferable qualities refer to stations, but the avenues of entry
competencies and characteristics today are more diverse. Now, there are
that can apply to various professional reputable online news sources, blogs,
fields. Some essential attributes for streaming radio channels, podcasts
journalism are verbal communication, and social media channels to which
written communication, research, contemporary journalists contribute.
initiative and persistence, all helpful
in various jobs and sectors.

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