ABSTRACT
Why be a journalist? It can be a difficult job with long hours, hard work and an uncertain future. Journalists face relentless criticism and an industry in transition. Aaron Chimbel has put together a collection of essays from working journalists who answer the question — why be a journalist? — with their personal stories of coming up, toiling in the field and writing important, career-defining stories. These journalists come from different platforms, beats and locations, offering varying accounts of the travails and rewards of being a working journalist across changing landscapes and timelines.
The essays in Why I’m a Journalist offer encouragement and wisdom about the path to being a reporter, a broadcaster, an editor or a media professional. This is a collection for students interested in the field, early upstarts engaged with building their careers and seasoned pros looking to learn from their colleagues.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |24 pages
Public affairs journalists
part |23 pages
International journalists
part |17 pages
Media journalists
part |15 pages
Business journalists
part |14 pages
Sports journalists
part |14 pages
Print journalists
part |20 pages
Broadcast journalists
part |15 pages
Digital journalists
part |21 pages
Journalism leaders
part |30 pages
Young journalists
part |5 pages
Afterword: My life in journalism