Journalism: Difference between revisions

Journalism is a career re-introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]''. Its career reward is [[Career rewards#The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism|The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism]]. If ''[[Apartment Life]]'' is installed, [[Gearhead]]s and [[Socialite]]s are likely to be employed in this career. The college [[major]]s associated with this career are Art and Philosophy.

!colspan="3"|8) Investigatory{{sic}} Journalist

| rowspan="2" valign="top" |''Turn in the Role Sheet''

| rowspan="2" valign="top" |''Alter the Role Sheet''

|'''Failure:'''<br />[[File:Got Demoted.png|22px|Demotion|link=Career#Demotions]] Demoted to Blog Writer

|'''Failure:'''<br />[[File:Got Demoted.png|22px|Demotion|link=Career#Demotions]] Demoted to Internet Movie Critic

|'''Failure:'''<br />[[File:Got Demoted.png|22px|Demotion|link=Career#Demotions]] Demoted to Obituary Writer

|'''Failure:'''<br />[[File:Got Demoted.png|22px|Demotion|link=Career#Demotions]] Demoted to Investigatory Journalist

|rowspan="4" valign="top"|<Sim> spins in his/her chair to stare at a map covering the wall, with each of his/her media companies denoted by a red sticker. It's decision time for <Sim>, because the investors are demanding <Sim> acquire more newspapers and television stations to increase profits. However, members of <Sim>'s staff disagree with this - they want fewer newspapers so they can focus on individual communities and improve profits via quality. <Sim> needs to make a business recommendation to the board members - what should he/she advise?

|'''Failure:'''<br />[[File:Got Demoted.png|22px|Demotion|link=Career#Demotions]] Demoted to Investigatory Journalist

'''Journalism''' is one of the basic [[career track]]s in ''The Sims 3''. Sims can be employed from a  [[newspaper]], a  [[computer]], or an  [[office building]]. The  [[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] and [[Charisma]] skills are required in order to advance in this career. Starting with level three, Sims are required to write stories and reviews on the computer as a performance factor. Sims can gather information for the stories and reviews by interviewing other Sims; conducting interview using the mobile radio station{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}; attending a game, concert, or movie; reviewing a [[bistro]]; or rummaging through a trash can.

* Business as Usual

* Work Hard - Increases performance faster but adds stress

* Take It Easy - Increases fun but lowers performance

* Meet Co-workers - Meets new coworkers

* Discuss News with Co-workers - Builds relationship with coworkers

* Suck Up to Boss - Builds relationship with the boss

* Sleep Behind News Set - Increases energy

* Practice Writing - Increases [[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] skill

|colspan="2"|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 0-3

|rowspan="6" valign="top"|In this high-tech world, it’sit's still important to have that Sim touch. As an Automated Spell Checker Checker, it's up to you to know the ins and outs of grammar to ensure the computer never gets it wrong. Touch up your writing skills while you’reyou're at it, but try not to be too verbose.

|colspan="2"|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 0-4

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 2-5

|colspan="3"|'''Perk''': Ability to interview. Interviewing other Sims will reveal their [[Trait (The Sims 3)|traittraits]]s.

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 3-6

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 4-7

|rowspan="6" valign="top"|Papers are flying off shelves, but that’sthat's not enough! You've been tasked to bring in dirt on anything of interest to the newspaper buying public. Dig too deep and you may bite off more than you can chew. Not deep enough, and you're not worthy of your Investigative Reporter badge. It's a fine line, and you're the one who must walk it.

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 5-8

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 6-9

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 7-9

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 8-10

|[[Writing (The Sims 3)|Writing]] 9-10