According to dictionary.com a journalist is, "a person who practices the occupation or profession of journalism", it also defines journalist as "a person who keeps a journal, diary, or other record of daily events". Journalists have a lot of responsibilities within their industry. Journalists have to research stories to get all the facts. They must interview many people to get all the facts right, and to get that individuals side of the story. Before journalists write they must complete all their research. Once they get all of the facts they can start writing the story or news. They write the news in their preferred way but all journalists will tell you who, what, where, when, why and how something has happened. Journalists will also take pictures to use to use visual media to help their news story.
Journalists have to be on call 24/7 because if his or her boss calls and says there is something happening, no matter what time day or night, the journalists must get to the scene and start reporting the news and do their research. Journalists are key to news stories because, like everyone, no one is perfect, and errors can make or break a journalists' lifestyle. If he or she reports the news falsely or doesn't do all the research, he or she will most likely be fired. It is very important for all journalists to be very precise and factual.
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