Journalism
Journalism is a career track in The Sims: Livin' Large, The Sims 2: Seasons, and The Sims 3.
The Sims: Livin' Large
A Talk Show Host will eventually change careers and become a Freelance Photographer in the Slacker career track.
Chance Cards
Journalism Chance Cards | |||
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1) Typesetter | |||
No chance cards for this level | |||
2) Game Reviewer | |||
No chance cards for this level | |||
3) Tabloid Writer | |||
An expose on a recent Simmy Award winner didn't go over very well with their publicist. You settle the libel suit out of court, but it costs you $800 in fines and legal fees. | |||
4) Paparazzi | |||
No chance cards for this level | |||
5) Newspaper Reporter | |||
No chance cards for this level | |||
6) Meteorologist | |||
Your team's new advanced radar weather-tracking and warning system allowed local residences to better prepare and avoid the most devastating effects of a sudden tornado. You gain one charisma point, one mechanical point (to help you fix the sensitive equipment after the storm), a key to the City, and a modest but appreciative $1000 reward. | |||
7) TV Reporter | |||
No chance cards for this level | |||
8) Investigative Reporter | |||
Simply amazing how much a missed plane can cost you professionally, isn't it? Bad weather keeps you from breaking the story of the year. Boy, is your producer ticked off! Lose one logic point, and the $3000 it cost you to buy a last-minute replacement ticket to the location with every other newsie in town. | |||
9) National News Anchor | |||
No chance cards for this level | |||
10) Talk Show Host | |||
The Talk-Show racket, while entertaining and intellectually stimulating, has its limits when it comes to appealing to your aesthetic sense and your fondness for sleeping late. Begin to live your life with a "stop and smell the roses" approach, and take a picture while you do. You are now a Freelance Photographer.
Positive: Change to the Slacker career track as a Freelance Photographer. |
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. The college majors associated with this career are Art and Philosophy.
Adult Promotion Levels
Journalism Career Levels | ||
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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 [sic] 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
Adult Chance Cards
- For more information on Chance Cards in The Sims 2, see Chance card.
The Sims 3
Journalism is one of the basic career tracks in The Sims 3. Sims can be employed from a newspaper, a computer, or an office building. The 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[TS3:UL]; attending a game, concert, or movie; or rummaging through 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 | ||
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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: §456 |
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 Writer | ||
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: §528 |
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: §600 |
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: §912 |
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: §1,164 |
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: §1,512 |
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: §1,812 |
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: §2,268 |
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: §2,832 |
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. |