Why I'm a Journalist: Personal Stories from Those Who Cover the News

Why be a journalist? It can be a difficult job with long hours, hard work and an uncertain future. Journalists face relentless criticism and an industry in transition. Aaron Chimbel has put together a collection of essays from working journalists who answer the question -- why be a journalist? -- with their personal stories of coming up, toiling in the field and writing important, career-defining stories. These journalists come from different platforms, beats and locations, offering varying accounts of the travails and rewards of being a working journalist across changing landscapes and timelines.

The essays in Why I'm a Journalist offer encouragement and wisdom about the path to being a reporter, a broadcaster, an editor or a media professional. This is a collection for students interested in the field, early upstarts engaged with building their careers and seasoned pros looking to learn from their colleagues.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415349214
• ISBN13: 9780415349215
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"