Journalists write news stories, reviews, or opinions for newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV. They find and talk about information by interviewing people, reading , or watching events.

How They Start:

To become a journalist, people usually go to college and earn a bachelor’s degree. They begin without any work experience and learn while they work.

A Day as a Journalist:

Journalists have a busy day sharing information with people. They coordinate with others to report news or edit stories. They tell the public about important events and decide what stories to write or talk about. They also study information from different news sources.

What They Know:

Journalists know a lot about the English language to write well and communicate clearly. They understand media and how to use it to inform and entertain people. They also know about laws, government rules, and how computers work.

Their Skills:

Journalists are good at listening carefully to others and asking good questions. They read a lot to understand information and speak well to talk to others. They write clearly to explain ideas and think carefully about how to solve problems.

Their Abilities:

Journalists are talented at speaking clearly so others understand them. They listen well to understand what people say and read carefully to understand written information. They write well to explain ideas and thoughts.

What They Make:

In Pennsylvania, journalists earn about $48,000 a year. They tell stories and share news with the public to keep everyone informed about what’s happening in the world.