Journalism is definitely not dying, but as someone else said it is a changing field. You need to be good at editing sound and video. In print too, as most papers have online publications. It is very much a web first landscape these days.

“Simply put, journalists need math skills to make sense of numbers the way they need language skills to make sense of words.” The Poynter Institute includes numeracy as one of the skills today’s journalists need to be competent. Competency with numbers requires: Basic working knowledge of arithmetic.

There are no specific subjects required but relevant ones include: English literature, English language, media, psychology, sociology, communication studies and law. The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) website has a list of accredited degrees and postgraduate courses in broadcast journalism.

Journalists rate their happiness above average. At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, journalists rate their career happiness 3.4 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 35% of careers.

Are journalists in demand? Job growth for journalists is projected to be negligible through 2024. Aspiring journalists with new media skills and specialized knowledge in science, technology, economics, or politics are likely to more easily find employment.

It’s realistic, even rewarding, to work as a journalist, according to veteran Paula Moyer. Since 1992, she has supported herself and her family in a profession that has transitioned from print-centric reporting to cross-media publication.

Being a journalist fulfills a need to live life with a curious nature, to affect the public good, to disseminate information and to shape the public perception of key people, places, things and events.

-Journalists get around. I’m not even talking about traveling, although most journalists get to do that every once in a while. I’m not a big racker-up of frequent flier miles, but I’ve been to conferences in Puerto Rico and Austin, two places I wouldn’t have made it to otherwise.

Time Off, Overtime, Insurance and Retirement The benefits for a news journalist also include paid time off such as sick days and vacations. Newspapers may provide the journalist with health insurance and retirement plans.

A journalism major’s skills in communications also translate well to other fields, such as public relations and marketing. Although the industry has taken a hit in recent years, there is still a great need for journalists.