Why be a journalist?

Why be a journalist?

Posted on: 23/04/2010 Basic Journalism Region: Worldwide
Why be a journalist?
A recent blog post on the Web site of journalism training institute Poynter came up with four possible reasons:

1. to earn a living;
   
2. to change the world;
   
3. to shape the discussion; and
   
4. to report news accurately and objectively.

SOURCE:  http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/discussions/why_be_a_journalist