Career guide
Journalist
Find out what happened, then tell people clearly.
What the work involves
Journalists research, verify and write stories across news, features, broadcast and digital. The craft is reporting — finding sources and checking claims — as much as it is writing.
Skills it relies on
- Interviewing
- Research and verification
- Clear writing
- Working to deadline
- Media law basics
Degrees that lead here
These are the subjects most commonly studied for this career. They are general guidance — always check what a specific course requires with the university itself.