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'''Journalism''' is a career track in ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', and ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
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'''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 [[Career_rewards#The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism|The Gootentaugen Award for Excellence in Journalism]].


== The Sims ==
== The Sims: Livin' Large ==
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A Talk Show Host will eventually change careers and become a Freelance Photographer in the [[Slacker]] career track.
A Talk Show Host will eventually change careers and become a Freelance Photographer in the [[Slacker]] career track.


== The Sims 2 ==
== The Sims 2: Seasons ==
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.
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.


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==The Sims 3==
==The Sims 3==
'''Journalism''' is one of the basic [[career track]]s in ''The Sims 3''. Sims can be employed from [[newspaper]], [[computer]], or [[office building]]. [[Writing]] and [[Charisma]] skills are required in order to advance in this career. Starting with level 3, Sims require 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; attending a game, concert, or movie; or rummaging a trash can.
[[File:Journalism career icon.png|left]]'''Journalism''' is a [[Career Tracks|career track]] in The Sims 3.


Sims can write either positive or negative stories and reviews with different outcomes. Writing a positive story or review will increase the relationship with the Sim the story is based on, but will not increase the career performance. Writing a negative story or review, however, will decrease the relationship but increase the career performance.
Work place: [[Office building]]


Performance tones:
How to apply: Directly at work place, Newspaper, [[Computer]]
*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]] skill


===Promotion Levels===
Performance options:
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!colspan="3"|[[File:Journalism career icon.png|25px]] Journalism Career Levels
Skills: Writing,Charisma
|-
!colspan="3"|1) Paper Boy / Paper Girl
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|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.
|width="100px"|§38/hour
|width="100px"|No Bonus
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §60
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:08001400.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:13001800.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|colspan="2"|Mood
|-
|colspan="2"|[[Writing]] 0-3
|-
!colspan="3"|2) Automated Spell Checker Checker
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|In this high-tech world, it’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’re at it, but try not to be too verbose.
|width="100px"|§44/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §70
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:08001400.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:13001800.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|colspan="2"|Mood
|-
|colspan="2"|[[Writing]] 0-4
|-
!colspan="3"|3) Freelance Water
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|The Editor doesn't have room on the payroll to give you a permanent position, but she values your 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.
|width="100px"|§50/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §80
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:08001400.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:13001800.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 2-5
|-
|colspan="2"|Stories and Reviews
|-
|colspan="3"|'''Perk''': Ability to interview. Interviewing other Sims will reveal their [[trait]]s.
|-
!colspan="3"|4) Professional Blogger
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|This 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 web slang, cleverly modified images, and web links to spread news and opinions to readers worldwide. ROFL.
|width="100px"|§76/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §80
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 12:00<br />[[File:08001200.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 17:00<br />[[File:13001700.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 3-6
|-
|colspan="2"|Stories and Reviews
|-
!colspan="3"|5) Anonymous Source Handler
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|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.
|width="100px"|§97/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §120
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 13:00<br />[[File:08001300.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 17:30<br />[[File:13001730.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 4-7
|-
|[[Charisma]] 0-4
|<small>Stories and Reviews</small>
|-
!colspan="3"|6) Investigative Reporter
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|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.
|width="100px"|§126/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §120
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 13:00<br />[[File:08001300.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 17:30<br />[[File:13001730.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 5-8
|-
|[[Charisma]] 2-6
|<small>Stories and Reviews</small>
|-
!colspan="3"|7) Weather Man / Weather Woman
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|After shedding some light on a few serious issues, the Editor thinks you're due for a little time in the sun, with a slight chance of rain. Enjoy it, as the Weather Man / Weather Woman 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.
|width="100px"|§151/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §150
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 13:00<br />[[File:08001300.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />15:00 - 19:30<br />[[File:15001930.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 6-9
|-
|colspan="2"|[[Charisma]] 3-7
|-
!colspan="3"|8) Lead Reporter
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|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.
|width="100px"|§189/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §180
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 13:00<br />[[File:08001300.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 17:30<br />[[File:13001730.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 7-9
|-
|[[Charisma]] 4-8
|<small>Stories and Reviews</small>
|-
!colspan="3"|9) Editor In Chief
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|The view of the bustling 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.
|width="100px"|§236/hour
|width="100px"|Bonus:
|-
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|Pension: §230
|-
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 13:00<br />[[File:08001300.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />13:00 - 17:30<br />[[File:13001730.png]]
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|-
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 8-10
|-
|[[Charisma]] 5-9
|<small>Stories and Reviews</small>
|-
!colspan="3"|10) Star News Anchor
|-
|rowspan="6" valign="top"|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.
=== Promotion Levels ===
|width="100px"|§383/hour
{{CareerTableStart3}}
|width="100px"|Bonus:
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|-
|level=1
|<span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00">S</span>
|name=Paper Boy/Girl
|Pension: §300
|description= 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.
|-
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 8AM to 2PM [[Image:08001400.png]]
|'''Suburb'''<br />08:00 - 12:00<br />[[File:08001200.png]]
|'''Bridgeport'''<br />14:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:14001800.png]]
|pay= 38
|-
|bonus= N/A
|colspan="2"|'''Performance Factors'''
|pension=§
|-
|skills=Writing: 3
|opf= Mood
|Mood
|[[Writing]] 9-10
|perks=}}
|-
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|[[Charisma]] 6-10
|level=2
|<small>Stories and Reviews</small>
|name=Automated Spell-Checker Checker
|-
|description= 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.
|colspan="3"|'''Perk''': Unlock Impressive Story.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|}
|hours= 8AM to 2PM [[Image:08001400.png]]
|pay=44
|bonus= §608
|pension=§
|skills=Writing:3
|opf= Mood
|perks=
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level = 3
|name = Freelance Writer
|description = 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.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 50
|skills = Writing: 4
|perks = Can Interview
|bonus = §704
|hours = 8AM to 2PM [[Image:08001400.png]]
|opf = Mood, Stories
|pension = §
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=4
|name=Professional Blogger
|description= 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.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 8AM to 2PM [[Image:08001400.png]]
|pay= 76
|bonus= §800
|pension=§
|skills=Writing: 6
|opf= Mood, Stories
|perks=Can interview, write articles
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=5
|name=Anonymous Source Handler
|description= 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.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 8AM to 12PM [[Image:08001200.png]]
|pay= 97
|bonus= §1216
|pension=§
|skills=Writing: 7 <br>Charisma: 4
|opf= Mood, Stories
|perks=
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=6
|name=Investigative Reporter
|description=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.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 8AM to 1PM [[Image:08001300.png]]
|pay=126
|bonus= N/A
|pension=§
|skills=Writing: 8 <br>Charisma: 6
|opf= Mood, Stories
|perks=
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3

|level = 7
|name = Weather Man/Woman
|description = 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.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 151
|skills = Writing: 9 <br>Charisma: 7
|bonus = 2016
|hours = 8AM to 1PM [[Image:08001300.png]]
|opf = Mood
|pension = §
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3


|level = 8
|name = Lead Reporter
|description = 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.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 189
|skills = Writing: 9 <br>Charisma: 8
|hours = 8AM to 1PM [[Image:08001300.png]]
|opf = Mood, Stories
|pension = §
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=9
|name=Editor-In-Chief
|description=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.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 8AM to 1PM [[Image:08001300.png]]
|pay=236
|bonus= N/A
|pension=§
|skills=Writing: 10 <br>Charisma: 9
|opf= Mood, Stories
|perks=
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3

|level = 10
|name = Star News Anchor
|description = 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.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 383
|skills = Writing: 10 <br>Charisma: 10
|bonus = N/A
|hours = 8AM to 12PM [[Image:08001200.png]]
|opf = Mood, Stories
|pension = §300
|perks =
}}
{{TableEnd}}

=== 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!''


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Journalism is a career track in The Sims: Livin' Large, The Sims 2: Seasons, and The Sims 3.

The Sims: Livin' Large

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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 0
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
04:00 - 12:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 0
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
11:00 - 18:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 0
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 2
09:00 - 15:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 2
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 2
17:00 - 01:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 2
Body 0 Logic 2 Creativity 4
03:00 - 10:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 3
Body 1 Logic 3 Creativity 5
05:00 - 13:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 6
Body 2 Logic 3 Creativity 5
12:00 - 20:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 8
Body 3 Logic 4 Creativity 5
10:00 - 17:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 9
Body 5 Logic 5 Creativity 6
11:00 - 20:00
 Friends requirement 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. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 10
Body 5 Logic 7 Creativity 7
13:00 - 17:00
 Friends requirement 14
§1,200/day

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

The Sims 2: Seasons

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 Creativity 0
09:00 - 15:00
 Charisma 0
Cooking 0
§115/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 0
13:00 - 18:00
 Charisma 0
Cooking 0
§228/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 1
14:00 - 20:00
 Charisma 1
Cooking 0
§287/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 1
09:00 - 16:00
 Charisma 2
Cooking 2
§385/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 2
11:00 - 17:00
 Charisma 3
Cooking 3
§457/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 4
10:00 - 15:00
 Charisma 4
Cooking 4
§668/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 5
13:00 - 19:00
 Charisma 6
Cooking 4
§874/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 6
12:00 - 19:00
 Charisma 8
Cooking 5
§1,168/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 7
09:00 - 16:00
 Charisma 9
Cooking 5
§1,460/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 9
10:00 - 18:00
 Charisma 10
Cooking 6
§2,350/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 0
15:00 - 18:00
 Charisma 0
Cooking 0
§57/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 1
15:00 - 18:00
 Charisma 0
Cooking 0
§84/day Friends requirement 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 Creativity 1
15:00 - 18:00
 Charisma 1
Cooking 0
§115/day Friends requirement 2
Bonus: §230

The Sims 3

Journalism is one of the basic career tracks in The Sims 3. Sims can be employed from newspaper, computer, or office building. Writing and Charisma skills are required in order to advance in this career. Starting with level 3, Sims require 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; attending a game, concert, or movie; or rummaging a trash can.

Sims can write either positive or negative stories and reviews with different outcomes. Writing a positive story or review will increase the relationship with the Sim the story is based on, but will not increase the career performance. Writing a negative story or review, however, will decrease the relationship but increase the career performance.

Performance tones:

  • 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 skill

Promotion Levels

Journalism Career Levels
1) Paper Boy / Paper 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. §38/hour No Bonus
S M T W T F S Pension: §60
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood
Writing 0-3
2) Automated Spell Checker Checker
In this high-tech world, it’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’re at it, but try not to be too verbose. §44/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §70
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood
Writing 0-4
3) Freelance Water
The Editor doesn't have room on the payroll to give you a permanent position, but she values your 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. §50/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §80
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 2-5
Stories and Reviews
Perk: Ability to interview. Interviewing other Sims will reveal their traits.
4) Professional Blogger
This 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 web slang, cleverly modified images, and web links to spread news and opinions to readers worldwide. ROFL. §76/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §80
Suburb
08:00 - 12:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 17:00
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 3-6
Stories and Reviews
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. §97/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §120
Suburb
08:00 - 13:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 17:30
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 4-7
Charisma 0-4 Stories and Reviews
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. §126/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §120
Suburb
08:00 - 13:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 17:30
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 5-8
Charisma 2-6 Stories and Reviews
7) Weather Man / Weather Woman
After shedding some light on a few serious issues, the Editor thinks you're due for a little time in the sun, with a slight chance of rain. Enjoy it, as the Weather Man / Weather Woman 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. §151/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §150
Suburb
08:00 - 13:00
 Bridgeport
15:00 - 19:30
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 6-9
Charisma 3-7
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. §189/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §180
Suburb
08:00 - 13:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 17:30
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 7-9
Charisma 4-8 Stories and Reviews
9) Editor In Chief
The view of the bustling 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. §236/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §230
Suburb
08:00 - 13:00
 Bridgeport
13:00 - 17:30
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 8-10
Charisma 5-9 Stories and Reviews
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.

§383/hour Bonus:
S M T W T F S Pension: §300
Suburb
08:00 - 12:00
 Bridgeport
14:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood Writing 9-10
Charisma 6-10 Stories and Reviews
Perk: Unlock Impressive Story.
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