Journalism

Journalism is one of the Career Tracks found in the "Livin' Large" expansion pack for The Sims, and in the "Seasons" expansion pack for The Sims 2. The Career reward is the The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Adult Promotion Levels
None Charisma: 1 Creativity: 1 Cooking: 1 Charisma: 2 Creativity: 2 Cooking: 2 Charisma: 3 Creativity: 3 Cooking: 4 Charisma: 4 Creativity: 4 Cooking: 4 Charisma: 6 Creativity: 5 Cooking: 5 Charisma: 8 Creativity: 6 Creativity: 7 Charisma: 9 Cooking: 5 Creativity:9 Charisma:10 Cooking:9
 * 1
 * Yearbook Club Supervisor
 * Pictures need to be in the right place and names properly aligned. It's a lot of busy work, but every journalist starts somewhere.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 9:00 - 15:00 [[Image:09001500.png]]
 * §115
 * N/A
 * None
 * 0
 * 2
 * Blog Writer
 * The Internet is a vast place just screaming for writers to come forth and write about everything on their minds. With a little creativity you can go far.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 13:00 - 18:00 [[Image:13001800.png]]
 * §228
 * §456
 * §228
 * §456
 * 1
 * 3
 * Internet Movie Critic
 * Perks like free movie passes and buttered popcorn make the business of reviewing films -- both good and bad ones -- a nice gig.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 14:00 - 20:00 [[Image:14002000.png]]
 * §287
 * §574
 * §574
 * 2
 * 4
 * Fact Checker
 * Every detail and fact needs to be checked and double checked. In a world filled with lawsuits and libel you're the paper's last line of factual defense!
 * S M T W T F S
 * 09:00 - 16:00 [[Image:09001600.png]]
 * §385
 * §770
 * §770
 * 3
 * 5
 * Obituary Writer
 * In time every Sim must part with the world and it's your job to honor them...or at least write something interesting. Work on your Creativity to move onto bigger beats.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 11:00 - 17:00 [[Image:11001700.png]]
 * §457
 * §914
 * §914
 * 4
 * 6
 * Horoscope Writer
 * Sims around the city read your column every day to see what their future holds. What will the day bring according to you?
 * S M T W T F S
 * 10:00 - 15:00 [[Image:10001500.png]]
 * §668
 * §1336
 * §1336
 * 5
 * 7
 * Sports Columnist
 * The city is full of great teams and readers want to know your take on them. Stay Charismatic and cook up a few more stories to stay on top.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 13:00 - 19:00 [[Image:13001900.png]]
 * §874
 * §1,748
 * §1,748
 * 7
 * 8
 * Investigatory Journalist
 * You're on the case and nothing bad will cross your desk without investigation. Blow the whistle and keep your readers informed!
 * S M T W T F S
 * 12:00 - 19:00 [[Image:12001900.png]]
 * §1,168
 * §2,336
 * §2,336
 * 9
 * 9
 * Magazine Editor
 * You're the editor in charge of the hottest magazine on the market -- if it's stylish, interesting, or worth reading about, your staff is on it.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 09:00 - 16:00 [[Image:09001600.png]]
 * §1,460
 * §2,920
 * §2,920
 * 11
 * 10
 * Media Magnate
 * It isn't easy being the owner of countless media outlets, but the power and wealth that accompanies the responsibility is more than enough compensation
 * S M T W T F S
 * 10:00 - 18:00 [[Image:10001600.png]]
 * §2,350
 * §4,700
 * §4,700
 * 13
 * }

Teen/Elder Promotion Levels
Charisma: 1 Creativity: 1
 * 1
 * Yearbook Club Supervisor
 * Pictures need to be in the right place and names properly aligned. It's a lot of busy work, but every journalist starts somewhere.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 15:00 - 18:00 [[Image:15001800.png]]
 * §57
 * N/A
 * None
 * 0
 * 2
 * Blog Writer
 * The Internet is a vast place just screaming for writers to come forth and write about everything on their minds. With a little creativity you can go far.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 15:00 - 18:00 [[Image:15001800.png]]
 * §84
 * §168
 * Creativity: 1
 * 3
 * Internet Movie Critic
 * Perks like free movie passes and buttered popcorn make the business of reviewing films -- both good and bad ones -- a nice gig.
 * S M T W T F S
 * 15:00 - 18:00 [[Image:15001800.png]]
 * §115
 * §230
 * S M T W T F S
 * 15:00 - 18:00 [[Image:15001800.png]]
 * §115
 * §230
 * }

The Sims 3
Journalism is a career track in The Sims 3.

Work place: Office building

How to apply: Directly at work place, Newspaper, Computer

Performance options: Writing skill

Opportunities

 * Why Did The Journalist Cross the Road?
 * Received: Work
 * Goal: Read "Street or Sidewalk: A Cautionary Tale"
 * Reward: Improve your job performance and relationship with your boss.
 * Text: Your boss thinks it's of the upmost importance that you read this book, "Street or Sidewalk: A Cautionary Tale." It's "critical" for your education as a journalist. If doing this helps your job performance and makes the boss like you more, so be it.


 * Check This
 * Received: Work
 * Goal: Read "Faster Checking Through the Power of Word Processing"
 * Reward: Improve your job performance and relationship with your boss.
 * Text: More reading material, straight from the desk of the Editor. Take the time to read Faster Checking Through the Power of Word Processing," and you'll end up with a boss that likes you more, and better job performance.


 * Channel Surfing
 * Received: Work
 * Goal: Watch TV for 8 hours
 * Reward: Cash bonus
 * Text: Television has a powerful effect on viewers and the Network wants you to experience them first hand. . . for data purposes. Watch 8 hours of television - not necessarily at once - and report back with your findings. There will be a decent cash reward for your efforts.