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Journalist

Investigate, explain, and publish stories that matter.

Journalists research, interview, verify, and publish reporting across newsrooms, magazines, audio, video, and independent channels.

Typical salary band
$40k - $100k
Profile intensity
52.8

Typical tasks

  • Pitch and research story ideas
  • Interview sources and verify facts
  • Write or produce stories to deadline
  • Coordinate with editors and multimedia teams

A day in the role

  • Editorial pitch or assignment meeting
  • Research, calls, and field reporting
  • Drafting and fact verification
  • Editing, publishing, and audience follow-up

Industries

  • News media
  • Broadcast
  • Magazines
  • Independent media
  • Corporate editorial

Education paths

  • Journalism degree
  • Humanities degree
  • Portfolio and newsroom experience
User profile
Career profile
Cognitive StylePeople FocusWork TempoStructure NeedCreativityTask ComplexityResponsibilityStress Resilience

Future outlook

Demand: Competitive, with strongest prospects for adaptable multimedia reporters.
Trend: Trustworthy reporting and original access become more valuable as synthetic content rises.
Automation risk: Moderate

Profile by dimension

PurposeOrganizational
Cognitive Style66.2
People Focus54.919999999999995
Work Tempo38.96
Structure Need55.36
Creativity74
Task Complexity57.28
Responsibility39
Stress Resilience36.28

Core skills and strengths

ResearchInterviewingWritingVerificationNews judgement
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