What Do Journalists Do

Journalists are people who gather and share the news. They write articles, report on TV, and create podcasts. Journalists travel to where events are happening to tell the story. They help people understand what is going on in their community and around the world.

Finding the Story

Journalists are always looking for important stories. They interview people, which means asking them questions. They research facts to make sure their story is true. Journalists must be fair and share all sides of a story. Getting the facts right is the most important part of their job.

Types of Journalism

TV reporters share news on camera. Newspaper reporters write articles you can read online or in print. Photojournalists take powerful photos that tell a story. Sports journalists cover games and athletes. Some journalists travel to dangerous places to report on wars and natural disasters.

Fun Facts

• The first newspaper in America was printed in 1690 in Boston.
• War reporters sometimes wear helmets and bulletproof vests to stay safe.
• Some journalists have won prizes for stories that changed unfair laws.

Did You Know?

Nellie Bly was a famous journalist who went undercover in 1887 to report on a hospital that was treating patients badly. Her story helped change the way people were cared for.