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The job of a journalist is to inform the public on various topics such as politics, cinema, environment, science, and sports. They can work for newspapers, radio, television, or websites, often across multiple platforms.
Journalism encompasses many roles, from TV news anchors to reporters, interviewers, and team leaders. Regardless of their specific role, journalists always follow the same process: they research information and communicate it, adapting their approach to their audience, whether it's children or adults.
In France, there are 36,000 journalists who possess a press card, granting them easier access to museums and exhibitions for better reporting. Most have attended journalism schools. Their profession is constantly evolving, requiring continuous learning of new tools like software, websites, social media, and applications.
Journalists have the right to express what they deem important, respecting others – this is the freedom of the press and expression. Through investigations, journalists can uncover scandals involving public figures or companies. Their work is essential for informing the public and enabling them to form their own opinions on various subjects.