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.
The Sims
| Level | Name | Description | Pay | Hours | Skills Required | Friends Required |
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| 1 | Typsetter | {{{description}}} | §120/day | 04:00 - 12:00 
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None |
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| 2 | Game Reviewer | {{{description}}} | §200/day | 11:00 - 18:00 
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None |
0 |
| 3 | Tabloid Writer | {{{description}}} | §230/day | 09:00 - 15:00 
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Creativity: 2 |
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| 4 | Paparazzi | {{{description}}} | §350/day | 17:00 - 01:00 
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Creativity: 2 Charisma: 2 |
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| 5 | Newspaper Reporter | {{{description}}} | §420/day | 03:00 - 10:00 
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Creativity: 4 Charisma: 2 Logic: 2 |
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| 6 | Meteorologist | {{{description}}} | §510/day | 05:00 - 13:00 
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Creativity: 5 Charisma: 3 Logic: 3 Body: 1 |
4 |
| 7 | TV Reporter | {{{description}}} | §660/day | 12:00 - 20:00 
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Creativity: 5 Charisma: 6 Logic: 3 Body: 2 |
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| 8 | Investigative Reporter | {{{description}}} | §850/day | 10:00 - 17:00 
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Creativity: 5 Charisma: 8 Logic: 4 Body: 2 |
9 |
| 9 | National News Anchor | {{{description}}} | §975/day | 11:00 - 20:00 
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Creativity: 6 Charisma: 9 Logic: 5 Body: 5 |
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| 10 | Talk Show Host | {{{description}}} | §1200/day | 13:00 - 17:00 
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Creativity: 7 Charisma: 10 Logic: 7 Body: 5 |
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The Sims 2
Adult Promotion Levels
| Level | Name | Description | Days Off | Hours | Pay |
Promotional Bonus |
Skills Required |
Friends Required |
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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 | 9:00 - 15:00
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§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 
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§228 | §456 |
None |
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 
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§287 | §574 |
Charisma: 1 Creativity: 1 |
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 
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§385 | §770 |
Cooking: 1 Charisma: 2 Creativity: 2 |
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| 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 
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§457 | §914 |
Cooking: 2 Charisma: 3 Creativity: 3 |
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| 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 
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§668 | §1336 |
Cooking: 4 Charisma: 4 Creativity: 4 |
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| 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 
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§874 | §1,748 |
Cooking: 4 Charisma: 6 Creativity: 5 |
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| 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 
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§1,168 | §2,336 |
Cooking: 5 Charisma: 8 Creativity: 6 |
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| 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
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§1,460 | §2,920 |
Creativity: 7 Charisma: 9 Cooking: 5 |
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| 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 
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§2,350 | §4,700 |
Creativity:9 Charisma:10 Cooking:9 |
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Teen/Elder Promotion Levels
| Level | Name | Description | Days Off | Hours | Pay |
Promotional Bonus |
Skills Required |
Friends Required |
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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 | 15:00 - 18:00 
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§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
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§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
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§115 | §230 |
Charisma: 1 Creativity: 1 |
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
Promotion Levels
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| 1 | Paper Boy | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 ot 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. |
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| 7 | Weather Man | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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.
- A Tad Vague
- 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.
- Reading for Proof
- 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.
- City Hall Caper
- 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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