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Journalist

Medium demand

Investigate and report news stories that inform the public and hold power accountable

$XX,000 – $XXX,000XX% Remote4 levels
Junior Reporter → Reporter/Correspondent → Senior Reporter → Editor/Bureau Chief
$XXXk
Max salary (US)
XX%
Remote
4
Career levels

About the profession

Journalists research, investigate, and report on news events for print, digital, broadcast, and podcast audiences. They hold power accountable, inform public discourse, and tell stories that matter. In 2026, journalists navigate AI-assisted reporting, newsletter-based independent journalism, fact-checking in an era of deepfakes, and multi-platform storytelling. Industry Demand: evolving — traditional media shrinks but independent and digital journalism grows

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Personality types that fit this career

Based on career-match data from our Result Library:

Gemini — The Communicator
Quick thinking, curiosity, connections and exchange
95%
Chaotic Good — The Rebel With a Cause
Freedom-fighting justice, challenging oppressive systems
94%
Linguistic Intelligence — The Word Smart Mind
Fluent with language, words, and written expression
93%
Throat Chakra — Your Dominant Energy Center
Expressive, authentic, and communicative
93%
ENFP — The Campaigner
Curious, warm-hearted connector who turns ideas into movements
92%
High Openness — The Explorer
Curious, creative, and drawn to novelty and ideas
92%

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