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For the right person, becoming a journalist could be very impactful. Good journalists help keep people informed, positively shape public discourse on important topics, and can provide a platform for people and ideas that the public might not otherwise hear about.

But the most influential positions in the field are highly competitive, and journalists face a lot of mixed incentives that may detract from their ability to have a positive impact.

Original article:
https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/journalism/

Narrated for 80,000 Hours by TYPE III AUDIO.

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