[Career review] “Journalism” by Cody Fenwick

In a nutshell: For the right person, becoming a journalist could be very impactful. Good journalists help keep people informed, positively shape public discourse on important topics, and can provide a platform for people and ideas that the public might not otherwise hear about.But the most influential positions in the field are highly competi\ve, and journalists face a lot of mixed incentives that may detract from their ability to have a positive impact. ---Outline:(00:10) Summary(01:44) Section 1: Why journalism could be a high-impact career(05:06) How many people are actually reading news articles?(07:52) Some examples of high-impact journalism(13:34) Section 2: Why having a positive impact in journalism might be challenging(17:35) Section 3: How to pursue a career in journalism(17:38) Getting started(21:14) Pay and industry prospects(22:24) Some key roles in journalism(25:08) How to pitch your first piece(27:32) Changing paths(28:23) What is journalism like day to day?(30:33) Section 4: How to assess your fit for journalism(31:43) Want one-on-one advice on pursuing this path? --- First published: September 19th, 2022 Source: https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/journalism