According to Wikipedia, Journalism is "the craft of conveying news, descriptive material and opinion via a widening spectrum of media."1 This basic definition sets the stage for all the areas of journalism that are used throughout the world today.
There are many different elements of journalism. It can extend from something as simple as a personal blog to writing for a major newspaper or writing speeches for the president. When it comes down to it, journalism is the means of informing the public in creative and interesting ways of different topics going on in the world. Is journalism only just writing and presenting ideas? No, it's also a process. How does that front page story get there? Because a journalist had a lead, which led to some investigation, and eventually found it's way to the home of those who are interested. Whether it be through tweets on twitter, or CNN, the world needs journalism, and talented journalists, to inform the world of what's going on around them. Which leads to another question, when is it that a person can be considered a journalist.
What makes someone a journalist? Does it require years of intense, formal education, and then landing a job with a well-known news company? Or can it be someone who writes freelance for different websites, newspapers, or even local neighborhood newsletters just in his or her spare time just for the simple love of writing? Whether it be a stay-at-home-mom who writes while her children are sleeping, or someone who has a masters, all journalists have something in common. They love to learn, report, and tell others about their findings and beliefs. Journalists are constantly seeking the latest news and happenings and informing those around them about what they have found. While newspapers and news stations are dying out, journalists are still in demand and are needed everywhere to inform the public of what is going on in the world around them.
What makes someone a journalist? Does it require years of intense, formal education, and then landing a job with a well-known news company? Or can it be someone who writes freelance for different websites, newspapers, or even local neighborhood newsletters just in his or her spare time just for the simple love of writing? Whether it be a stay-at-home-mom who writes while her children are sleeping, or someone who has a masters, all journalists have something in common. They love to learn, report, and tell others about their findings and beliefs. Journalists are constantly seeking the latest news and happenings and informing those around them about what they have found. While newspapers and news stations are dying out, journalists are still in demand and are needed everywhere to inform the public of what is going on in the world around them.
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