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Journalist
Chase the truth and tell it clearly
€26k–€55k Demand: Low
What the work is really like
Journalists investigate and report the news — verifying facts under deadline, holding power accountable, and telling stories that shape public understanding.
1Chasing a source who isn't returning calls
2Fact-checking a claim before it goes to print
3Writing against a deadline with the story still unclear
4Following up months later on a story that got buried
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Skills to develop
Research & verification
Interviewing
Writing under deadline
Media law basics
Ethics
Digital publishing tools
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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