Journalists Sense Turmoil in Their Industry Amid Continued Passion for Their Work

From the economic upheaval of the digital age to the rise of political polarization and the COVID-19 pandemic, journalism in America has been in a state of turmoil for decades.

In a major new study, Pew Research Center describes journalists’ perspectives about the news industry they work in and their relationship with the public they serve.

While journalists recognize the many challenges facing their industry, the center’s survey of nearly 12,000 working U.S.-based journalists finds that they continue to express a high degree of satisfaction in their jobs: About 70 percent of journalists say t...