Television is a major source of news for many people. Media outlets such as TV broadcasting companies 36 professional journalists to supply them with news stories. So, what makes a good journalist? First, a good journalist should get a lot of information about an event or situation. To do this, a journalist usually interviews 37 people. This way, s/he can tell the whole story, and not just one side, or opinion of it. Besides, a good journalist is on the scene of a breaking news story as quickly as possible. This means the journalist can report the story as soon as possible. In fact, professional journalists often take pride in being the first to report a story. A journalist’s job can be very interesting and exciting because s/he often gets to travel around the world. However, it is important to point out that a journalist’s job can also be very dangerous. Reporting a breaking news story often means being in place where there are wars, earthquakes, or tsunamis. Being aware of the situation around them is crucial for journalists in order to avoid getting hurt or killed. Being a good journalist requires a lot of hard work, an ability to evaluate information carefully, a willingness to take risks.