Journalism

Journalism

A reporter in The Sims 3.

Journalism is one of the Career Tracks found in The Sims: Livin Large, The Sims 2: Seasons, and The Sims 3. In The Sims 2, the Career reward is the The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism.

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The Sims

Journalism Career Levels
1) Typesetter
Prep the morning SimCity Times for its subscribers, and get the first look at the breaking news stories! The hours are early, but it's a great way to get your foot in the door.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	04:00 - 12:00		0
			§120/day
2) Game Reviewer
The lowliest writing job you can get, but your name is in the byline. Game companies send you free beta builds, and you get to play them (game and company), deciding on a whim whether you'll give them good press or not.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	11:00 - 18:00		0
			§200/day
3) Tabloid Writer
Your sensationalist side provides a great benefit in the high-circulation industry of tabloid journalism. The seedy side of reporting lets you focus more on the rich and famous, too.	0	0	0
	0	0	2
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§230/day
4) Paparazzi
Well, now since you're "in" on the rich and famous, you're capable of hunting them down and harassing them all day AND night. Those tabloids pay better for scandalous photographs than they do for their accompanying articles, so live as vicariously as you like.	0	0	2
	0	0	2
	17:00 - 01:00		2
			§350/day
5) Newspaper Reporter
Finally - the ability to be taken somewhat seriously for all the hot topics of the day you've broken to the paper-reading world. Early mornings continue as you struggle to meet deadlines for the morning edition, and your world is filled with more serious journalists than ever before.	0	0	2
	0	2	4
	03:00 - 10:00		2
			§420/day
6) Meteorologist
Rain, sun, snow, sleet, hail, wind - or perpetual Springtime. Whatever the weather, you'll be the trusted source that SimCitizens look to for the forecasts. Brush up on your image so people have a respectable, trustworthy face to watch with the morning and evening news broadcasts.	0	0	3
	1	3	5
	05:00 - 13:00		4
			§510/day
7) TV Reporter
Your respected face and voice have earned you the chance to report on local news stories from the scene of the event. Keep your presentations concise, winning, and offer perfect sound bites for the national news affiliates - they'll remember you for it.	0	0	6
	2	3	5
	12:00 - 20:00		6
			§660/day
8) Investigative Reporter
Building trust with your viewers over time enables you to dig in to those issues which matter to you the most, and present your findings to the public while on location. Find enough headline-worthy stories, regardless of the danger involved in procuring them, share them before any other reporter, and you could be on your way to a seat at the main news desk.	0	0	8
	3	4	5
	10:00 - 17:00		9
			§850/day
9) National News Anchor
You are the face of honesty, truth, and have that perfect hairdo required of all evening news anchors. The hours are long and late, but you get to deliver news to the nation on politics, entertainment, social crises, and an assortment of crime and education issues. More SimCity households know you by name than you had ever hoped for.	0	0	9
	5	5	6
	11:00 - 20:00		11
			§975/day
10) Talk Show Host
Retiring from your anchor position has left you with the enviable ability to discuss the issues seizing the public's interest and reflect on them in a forum of your most respected peers. Keep the arguments lively, the personalities slightly less-than-comfortable with each other, and your ratings will soar.	0	0	10
	5	7	7
	13:00 - 17:00		14
			§1,200/day

A Talk Show Host will eventually change careers and become a Freelance Photographer in the Slacker career track.

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Welcome to The Sims Wiki, [[User:{{SUBST:BASEPAGENAME}}|{{SUBST:BASEPAGENAME}}]]! Thanks for your contributions to the lolol page! There's a lot to do around here, so I hope you'll stay with us and help us improve the wiki!

Recent changes is a great first stop, because you can see what pages other people have been editing, and where you can help.

Questions? You can ask at the Help desk or on the "discussion" page associated with each article, leave a message with an administrator or post a message on my talk page!

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Want someone to guide you along the way? Check out our user adoption program which is designed to help out new and possibly inexperienced users like yourself.

Spotted some vandalism? We have a team of administrators who will happily deal with vandalism when they see it. If you have found some vandalism from a user who hasn't been sanctioned, you can help by reporting it!

Please sign in every time you edit, so that we can recognize you!

Want to get noticed in the community? Well, we have tons of opportunities for you! The Forums are a great place for The Sims and The Sims Wiki related questions and games! Not your style? How about a chatroom with your fellow contributors? Have some fun on the IRC channel or the Discord server! We are also the host to a variety of community created contests. Want to suggest a change for the wiki? Feel free to ask on the community discussions forum! So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and have fun!

I'm really happy to have you here, and I look forward to contributing with you! ~~~~

The Sims 2

Journalism is a career re-introduced in The Sims 2: Seasons. Its career reward is The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism. If Apartment Life is installed, Gearheads and Socialites are likely to be employed in this career.

Adult Promotion Levels

Journalism Career Levels
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	0
	09:00 - 15:00	0
		0
	§115/day	0
	No bonus
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	0
	13:00 - 18:00	0
		0
	§228/day	1
	Bonus: §456
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	1
	14:00 - 20:00	1
		0
	§287/day	2
	Bonus: §574
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	1
	09:00 - 16:00	2
		2
	§385/day	3
	Bonus: §770
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	2
	11:00 - 17:00	3
		3
	§457/day	4
	Bonus: §914
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	4
	10:00 - 15:00	4
		4
	§668/day	5
	Bonus: §1,336
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	5
	13:00 - 19:00	6
		4
	§874/day	7
	Bonus: §1,748
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	6
	12:00 - 19:00	8
		5
	§1,168/day	9
	Bonus: §2,336
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	7
	09:00 - 16:00	9
		5
	§1,460/day	11
	Bonus: §2,920
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	9
	10:00 - 18:00	10
		6
	§2,350/day	13
	Bonus: §4,700

Teen/Elder Promotion Levels

Journalism Career Levels
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	0
	15:00 - 18:00	0
		0
	§57/day	0
	No bonus
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	1
	15:00 - 18:00	0
		0
	§84/day	1
	Bonus: §168
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	1
	15:00 - 18:00	1
		0
	§115/day	2
	Bonus: §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:

Skills: Writing,Charisma

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Promotion Levels

Level	Name	Description	Work Time	Compensation	Performance Factors	Perks (cumulative)
1	Paper Boy/Girl	Extra! Extra! Let others read all about it. You have no time to sift through the news section when everyone else is waiting to get their paper. Throw the papers just right to land them on the customers’ doorsteps and the Editor may be able to find a desk job for you.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 2PM	Pay §38/hour Promotional Bonus N/A Pension §§	Skills Writing: 3 Other Mood
2	Automated Spell-Checker Checker	In this high-tech world, it’s still important to have that Sim touch. As an Automated Spell 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’re at it, but try not to be too verbose.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 2PM	Pay §44/hour Promotional Bonus §608 Pension §§	Skills Writing:3 Other Mood
3	Freelance Writer	The Editor doesn’t have room on the payroll to give you a permanent position, but she values yours skills as a Freelance Writer. You’ll need to bring in some great scoops to progress, because there’s a long line of writers all competing for the same few inches of the front page.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 2PM	Pay §50/hour Promotional Bonus §704 Pension §§	Skills Writing: 4 Other Mood, Stories	Can Interview
4	Professional Blogger	The internet thing is really blowing up and the Editor wants you to start writing for the Online News Group. The Professional Blogger is able to take advantage of hip new slang, cleverly modified images, and web links to spread news and opinions to readers worldwide. ROFL.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 2PM	Pay §76/hour Promotional Bonus §800 Pension §§	Skills Writing: 6 Other Mood, Stories	Can interview, write articles
5	Anonymous Source Handler	Hot tips are coming off the wire all over town and somebody, namely you, needs to manage the flow of information. Respect the anonymity of others and pass along only the best information and you’ll do well as an Anonymous Source Handler. It’s a good time to work on your charisma, because people that like you talk more generously.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 12PM	Pay §97/hour Promotional Bonus §1216 Pension §§	Skills Writing: 7 Charisma: 4 Other Mood, Stories
6	Investigative Reporter	Papers are flying off shelves, but that’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.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 1PM	Pay §126/hour Promotional Bonus N/A Pension §§	Skills Writing: 8 Charisma: 6 Other Mood, Stories
7	Weather Man/Woman	After shedding some light on a few serious issues, the Editor now thinks you’re due for a little time in the sun, with a slight chance of rain. Enjoy it, as the Weather Man is the only job where you can be wrong 100% of the time and still be valued! Bring the weather report to the masses and you just may get the nod to do some real news work.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 1PM	Pay §151/hour Promotional Bonus 2016 Pension §§	Skills Writing: 9 Charisma: 7 Other Mood
8	Lead Reporter	As the Lead Reporter, you get first pick of the choicest stories in town. Send your writing minions out to scour for facts, and then fill the paper with stories that make your Editor smile. You determine what the town reads, what they know, and what they care about.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 1PM	Pay §189/hour Promotional Bonus {{{bonus}}} Pension §§	Skills Writing: 9 Charisma: 8 Other Mood, Stories
9	Editor-In-Chief	The view of the busting office looks great from the Editor’s chair. It’s never easy juggling placement of the top stories, convincing advertisers to spring for the full pager, or bringing in the best writing talent, but that’s what the news business is all about.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 1PM	Pay §236/hour Promotional Bonus N/A Pension §§	Skills Writing: 10 Charisma: 9 Other Mood, Stories
10	Star News Anchor	Without peer, [sim name] is in charge. Tonight’s top story is delivered through your pearly whites, and the town swoons with every word. You’re the most trusted person in town, because you’re the Star News Anchor. Bring in the news, tell it like it is, and always wish everyone a good night.	Days Off S M T W T F S Hours 8AM to 12PM	Pay §383/hour Promotional Bonus N/A Pension §§300	Skills Writing: 10 Charisma: 10 Other Mood, Stories

Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

Received: Work

Goal: Read "101 Ways to Be Vague"

Reward: Improve your job performance and relationship with your boss.

Text: The next book on the list is "101 Ways to Be Vague." Covering this vast topic will take time, so hop to it! Once you've read this book, your boss will like you more and your job performance will improve.

Received: Work

Goal: Read "Editor's Article" before your next shift.

Reward: Improve your job performance and relationship with your boss.

Text: What crazy individual invented deadlines? The Editor needs help proofreading an important article. Get through it before your next shift and you'll not only win favor with the boss, but you'll improve your job performance as well.

Received: Work

Goal: "Check Out Lead" at the City Hall

Reward: Improve your job performance and a raise.

Text: Somebody high up on the City Hall food chain did something ridiculous at a recent press conference. Unfortunately, nobody caught it on tape, so you need to go to City Hall to get the facts firsthand. Take care to get the story, because it could mean a job performance increase and a raise!

Recevied: Work

Goal: Drop off acrticle at bookshop

Text: A new start news paper wants yo uto right them an artical, but your boss doesn't like tratours. The better the acrtical the more smillions you'll get but it's at your own risk.

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