Where do journalists work?

There are several reasons why we see a trend toward online freelance journalism. Some of it is the result of drastic cutbacks in journalism positions, especially for print journalists who work for newspapers or magazines.

Another reason is the independence and flexibility that comes from being a freelance journalist. The top social media sites for journalists are TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram among younger generations, many of whom use these sites as their main news source.

That's not to say that there are not a large number of journalists who still work in an office or newsroom doing research, conducting interviews, and writing stories. Typically, a journalist will also need to spend half of their time behind a screen researching and writing and the other half in the field conducting interviews or being at the scene as a new story unfolds.

There are many different types of journalists who work out of various locations. Print journalists, for example, typically work in a newspaper or magazine office with a team of other journalists.

There are also many creative reporter positions available outside of the news sector, such as talk shows or sports networks, radio stations and podcasts, or online platforms that cover a variety of topics--fashion, film, food, music, etc.