Journalists investigate and report stories for newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television and online news outlets. Most of the time, journalists work for specific news organizations. Some work as independent freelancers, contributing to multiple outlets at a time. Journalists’ responsibilities vary depending on their employers. Generally, journalists pitch story ideas and follow through on editors’ assignments. They also find and interview story sources. These interviews may inform written articles or be recorded for television, radio or web show broadcasts.
