Journalism is an exciting and rewarding career if you are passionate about reporting happenings in an interesting way. Journalists are now in a better position than ever to advance their careers through opportunities in digital platforms and traditional media.
However, the competition is fierce and it takes some essential skills to become a successful journalist.
The skills are below:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Digital skills
- Research abilities
- Critical thinking
- Investigation skills
- Storytelling skills
- Journalism ethics
- Industry knowledge