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Journalist

Introduction

If you have ever wonder what is like to be a journalist, this is for you. I will become a journalist one day, and I think something like this could have helped me years ago.


What is it like to be a journalist?

It is fun because you have the power to change things. You have the ability to tell your opinion or to inform people about what's going on in our world.


What do journalists do?

Journalists interview sources and collect information to educate the population. They can interview a politician for example and publish the conversation to inform everyone about his intention.


What do journalists do on a typical day?

Journalists interview sources and collect information. They can travel in a foreign country to collect information, but they can also stay at home to write something local.


Where do journalists work?

Journalists work for a company with other journalists or work on their own by selling each of their articles to company. For example, you can work for the Washington Post or you can work on your own and sell one article to them and one to the New York Times.


How can I become a journalist?

To become a journalist, you need a bachelor's degree in a communication program. You need connections with people in your field of expertise. For example, if you are a sports journalist, you need to know some athletes to help you write something about the game.


How much money do journalists make?

The salary range is $45 000 when you start, and it grows with experience. It also depends upon where you are working int the world.


What kinds of additional training do journalists need?

They have some internship to do before becoming journalists. So, you will need to work with another journalist to learn how the work is done. They need a bachelor's degree.


What are the dangers of being a journalist?

Being tempted by corruption from company or politician. Rich people are trying to buy you some information or making you stop doing your job for an amount of money.


What are the chances that journalists will be replaced by robots soon?

None because journalists are reporting the truth about the world we live in. A robot can't relate from what a human can feel.


What age do journalists retire at?

They can retire whenever they want if they are okay with it. You can work until you are 70 if you want to.


Conclusion

I will become a journalist. I want to change the world with my opinions and with information. I want to educate people who need it.


Sources and RADARS ratings

Source: https://www.princetonreview.com/careers/85/journalist

Rationale: to inform or educate

Authority: research journal

Date: still relevant

Accuracy: probably true

Relevance: relevant for this document

Sources: no sources cited


Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Journalist/Salary

Rationale: to inform or educate

Authority: peer-reviewed wiki

Date: still relevant

Accuracy: probably true

Relevance: relevant for this document

Sources: no sources cited


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