Henry Anatole Grunwald once said, “Journalism can never be silent: That is its greatest virtue and its

greatest
fault. It must speak, and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of
horror are still in the air.”
Good day ladies and gentleman. How are y’all doing? I am Mary Alison Wong of Grade 10 Faith and today, I
present to you why you should purse journalism as a career under the HUMSS Strand.
One of my dream job is to become a journalist or a news anchor. Personally, I have thought of pursuing this
career way back in elementary when I joined a radio broadcasting team in our school for a competition. And
luckily, I was chosen to be the news anchor of the team. Since then, I began listening to the radio and watching
news anchors from the television. I believe that journalists plays an important role in the society. They figure
out different happenings in the world and become the voice of the people.
A journalist carries out research to create news articles. These news articles may be published online or in a
newspaper or a magazine. Journalists use their writing, photography, and video skills to cover important events.
They work in media organizations at all levels, from local newspapers to national network television channels.
Journalism careers also include marketing, communications, and public information roles. Journalists should
look for leads by gathering tips and by looking at what other news outlets have published. Strong written and
verbal communication skills are necessary to be able to write and present stories in a coherent and gripping
manner.
Simply speaking, journalists are tasked to:
• Collect and interpret facts about news events through interviews, investigations, and observation.
• Work with news editor and reporters to generate new content.
• Review and edit copy.
• Report and write stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or the internet.
The purpose of journalism is thus to provide citizens with the information they need to make the best possible
decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their governments. Though it may be
interesting or even entertaining, the foremost value of news is as a utility to empower the informed.
If you’re like me who want to pursue a degree in Journalism, we are encouraged to take the Humanities and
Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand under the Academic track. And as for college, the Bachelor of Arts in
Journalism is a four-year degree program that deals with the concepts, theories, and principles of news writing,
feature writing, editing, copy reading and advertising. During the fourth year of the program, students are given
the chance and are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in different companies and organizations
within the press and media industry including local newspaper organizations, magazine companies, online
publications, public relations and advertising firms, television networks, and radio companies. Graduates of AB
in Journalism may pursue a career path in different companies and organizations within the press and media
industry. You may apply as a media researcher, reporter, feature writer, layout artist, creative writer, sports
writer, travel writer, photojournalist, editorial assistant, columnist, or public relations officer.
Curiosity is the foundation for successful journalists. Curiosity helps journalists to identify interesting reporting
projects and ask questions that inform readers and viewers. Careers in journalism require the ability to talk to
diverse individuals to gather information and multiple perspectives. Reporters then share that information,
adhering to a code of ethics built on honesty and maintaining the public’s trust.

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