Who are journalists? They are the people who collect, create, edit, prepare and format information. It is journalists who familiarize the audience with the problems of society, recent events, and tell about the life that is happening around us. Journalists form an idea of the situation in the city, country, and the world at large, clarify unreliable facts and explain them. They also have a great influence on public opinion. Therefore, the role of this profession in people’s lives is quite important.
All the information we see on the Internet, in newspapers, on TV and on the radio comes from journalists. The importance of their work is clear, but why is it that not everyone can master this profession? Journalism is a rather complicated field of activity that requires a lot of mental stress. To become a real qualified specialist, you will have to think, communicate, read, and write. To learn how to present information competently and easily, to listen and understand the interlocutor, you need to work hard on yourself. Sociability and improvisation are traits that will come in handy when communicating, because the work of journalists is always filled with unpredictable situations.
In any field of activity, you will face difficulties, but people who want to become a master in their field are not afraid of such things. If you have patience and persevere towards your goal, ignoring others and overcoming yourself and your own fears, you will succeed in getting what you want. Believe in it, and everything will work out!
Journalism will be fun only if you are eager to find new interesting things in the midst of everyday life. It is very difficult to see the sensation in the ‘gray lethargy’.
You have to be born a journalist. Watching children, you can spot a future employee of this profession. From an early age, they can easily hold a conversation, even with an adult, and are not afraid to speak in public. These children are active and inquisitive, so they are very curious about the world. It is from childhood that this special lifestyle – the ‘seeker of novelties’ – is born.
What attracts me to this profession? The fact that as a journalist, you cannot get bogged down in everyday life. New acquaintances, locations, and travels will not let you get bored. Not sitting in one place, moving, exploring and trying something new are the main criteria I look for in my future profession. So I want to try to work in this field and see if I can connect my life with journalism. I think this profession will remain relevant for many years to come.