how to become a journalist?
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go to a community college and take some classes
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How about journalism?
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You will probably have to get a BS degree in either Journalism, Communications, or possibly English and that will take around 4 years.  I would find a local newspaper and talk to the editor, if possible and find out if you can do an internship or possibly some part time work, which may help youw hile you complete your degree.
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You get your bachelor's degree in Broadcasting or Journalism and take an internship at a local television station.  Most of the anchors all have degrees.
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Usually, as others said, communications and journalism. Importantly, though, pick a school that has on-campus tv studios, so you can get involved in those. Also try to do a related internship or co-op. All of that will help you get your first job in this very competitive field.
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The top and most important characteristics of a quality newscaster are...\n\n*Cerdability!  You must be able to trust whoever you get your news from.  Yoh must be sure of yourself, without being smug.\n\n*Objectivity.  A good reporter should be able to report the news without adding their own bias to the story.  Also they must be able to report a story without becoming part of the story.\n\n*Humility.  A good reporter will always be looking to improve him, or herself and will be open to suggestions.\n\n*Knowlege.  Being familier with the local area, and knowing the correct pronounciation of locations, or names in a story.\n\n*Ability to attract a wide span demographic span of viewers.
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Go to the stations and ask if they're accepting interns...that'll get you started. If that doesnt work you'll want to look into going to a school that offers a communications course or degree.
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Depending on the school. There is always a core curriculum, which consists of general education courses: english, mathematics, science, electives, etc. Every college has a course outline for each of their majors, which is a plan that states the classes that are needed in order to successfully complete the degree requirements. A journalism major would obviously be the best choice. Check with the admissions office of your school of choice for more details. Good luck! =)
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The truly only way to get such a job would be to get an internship at a news station.  Then once you get your foot in the door you can make friends with the camera guys since most news stations have their own choppers now.  Then you'll have your foot in the door, experience, and you'll be a shoe-in.
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1)  Read newspapers, magazines, and books, 2) Take credit or non-credit courses, 3) Find ways to speak to knowledgeable people 4) Watch news programs 5) Search the web for topics that interest you 6) Join clubs or associations representing things you care about, 7) Set a goal and accomplish it - you may learn the most this way. Good learning to you.
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Work hard and enter the branches about journalism in the university
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First of all, you need to go to college and get a degree in Journalism. But try to get involved in as many things as you can. Write for school newspaper (and preferable, move up to be an editor or some other high position). Write for a local newspaper. Get an internship at a real newspaper or magazine, and make lots of contacts. But also keep being a well-rounded person: have a few hobbies that are unrelated to journalism and pursue them. Hope this helps!
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Obtain a degree in broadcasting I would guess and start applying for employment at television stations.
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There are journalism opportunities all over the place! First of all, start close to home. Contact your local newspaper's editor and talk with them about doing a non-paid internship. This worked for me, and I was writing articles within a week! Not to mention, after your internship sometimes they offer you a job. I would contact all of the papers or magazines in your area and see if they would be interested.\n\nAlso, you could try this with tv stations.\n\nAs for places online to submit articles, first you have to have a topic. Then, do a search online for magazines or web sites that focus on the topic. Then, contact them!\n\nI think because journalism requires so much self-motivation and planning that they look for someone who can get their act together and present options to them.\n\nAnother thing is to find a mentor. I asked a couple of people who were in the biz if I could take them out to lunch and ask them questions. (Who doesn't want a free lunch???) Then ask them all about their job, what they like, what they wish they did differently, how to get a job, etc.\n\nGood luck!
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Read newspapers. Watch CNN and BBC.
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I always wanted to be a sports/news anchor. Right out of high school I went away to college and took broadcasting, got my diploma and started working my dream job!
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A journalism degree will help for starters.  Get a portfolio of work you've written already to show.  Get some interviews and let the magic happen!