To Be A Successful Journalist.doc

To Be A Successful Journalist Journalists, as the social mainstay on reporting the news and conveying information in news industry, function a lot on public and news communication. While some of them work in comfortable, private offices, but others work in large rooms filled with the sound of keyboards and computer printers. From the big distance, it is obvious that to be a successful journalist has become the goal of each one. Therefore, to be a successful journalist needs to possess the following qualifications and personalities: High sensitivity for news. In 1980s, Yunnan suffered the flood. A group of journalists came to report it, which seemed to be same in each ones eyes but the reports were quite different. One of reports had big influence because of its theme-the destruction of environment came to be the main reason of the flood, which was of few attention at that time. For the journalists sensitive view, this piece of news drew a strong reaction. Journalists have a close relationship with the sensitivity for news, for which can shows the social and political practice of a successful journalist. From the case, with high sensitivity, the journalist seized the news event in a short time and approached it from an interesting angle. Also, he had predicted the process and dug the deep point as well as related information of the news. Good ability to communicate. Social communication is an usual way for journalists to get information. It can help them not only find the news event but also the different demands from various kinds of people. A good journalist can adapt different environment and absorb the useful information quickly. And they can get along well and have a stable relationship with mainstream people and celebrities, for example, many entertainment reporters become close friends with the stars so that they can get more information and big news in the first time. Persistence for truth. One of the key words to news is truth, which can be the principle of being a journalist. The nature of journalism is to seek the truth and it is the pursuit of a journalists whole life. says the reporter from the Xinhua News Agency. Thus a successful journalist will never forget to pursue the true fact of the news event and assure all his words to be real. Impersonal and fair attitude. Accuracy and balance in reporting represent the essence of journalism. says Kelly Leiter, the journalism professor of The University Of Tennessee. A successful journalist must have a strong mind to be a upright man and insist on his own principle, who cannot be corrupted by riches or honors, shaken by poverty or lowly condition, and bent by threats or force. No matter in what kind of environment, a good journalist must be the man who pursues the fairest truth and never gives up. The spirit of sacrifice. Journalists are always seen as a watchdog against corruption and abuse and believe this effort keeps public officials from committing wrong, which determined to be the successful one requires journalists to have stable determination to deal with not only pressing deadlines, irregular hours also even the dangerous assignments. Li Xiang, who reported the illegal cooking oil, dead for his bravery to telling the truth. Even though he had sacrificed, lots of their colleagues are fighting in the perilous places to reveal the truth to the public. Accurate and straightforward writing style. Good journalists should be good writers for sure. They choose their words carefully, always ensuring their work is both accurate and meets ethical standards, whether personal or those of the organization the piece is for. Also, they are able to express their ideas clearly in a logical format that is easy for a reader to understand and follow. Broad range of knowledge. The successful journalists have a broad educational background, a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from to help make their writing more interesting and engaging. Particularly, the journalists who base on the special subject should have a strong background and knowledge in the area they cover. As all listed above, to be goo