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On television and in print,

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journalists uncover facts…

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to report the news

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as objectively as possible.

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Reporters, correspondents,

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and broadcast news analysts

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inform the public about events

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and news occurring internationally,

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nationally, and locally.

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Reporters and correspondents

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—or journalists—

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spend a lot of time in the field…

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meeting contacts, investigating stories,

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and conducting interviews

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so they can write or record a story.

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The work is often fast-paced

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to meet deadlines

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or be the first to break news.

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Multimedia skills are increasingly in demand,

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so that journalists can add audio,

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video and graphics to adapt stories

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for different platforms…

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including newspapers, magazines,

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television, live radio,

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websites, podcasts and social media.

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Some reporters freelance,

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covering individual stories for a fee

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or marketing their own stories

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to news organizations.

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Broadcast news analysts

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work in radio and television,

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sharing their opinions with their audience,

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based on their expertise

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in a particular subject,

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such as politics, business, or medicine.

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Most reporters, correspondents,

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and broadcast news analysts work full time.

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Travel is common,

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and may include exposure to risks

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in situations such as war zones

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or natural disasters.

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Schedules change as news occurs,

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and may include nights and weekends.

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To enter the field,

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a bachelor’s degree in journalism

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or communications is preferred,

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along with related experience

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such as internships

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or work in college news media.