ATTRIBUTES OF A JOURNALIST.

Journalism is both an art and a profession. The journalist has a dual responsibility that he is not only considered a guardian of social values ​​but also a heavy moral responsibility. A person in the field of journalism must possess certain special qualities in order to fulfill these responsibilities. Some of these traits are natural and some are acquired. A good journalist should have the following qualities.

BALANCED AND UNDERSTANDING NATURE.

A person with a naturally balanced personality is more suitable for the profession of journalism۔Because whether a journalist is an editor or a sub-editor or a reporter, he has to meet different people and face different situations. Therefore, it is important for a journalist to have a mentally and emotionally understanding and balanced personality.

CLEAN CALM MIND.

It is important for a journalist to have a clear mind. If he is not emotionally calm, he will not be able to do his job properly.

EXPANSION OF HEART AND VISION.

Extensive vision is very important for a journalist without whom he is useless in this field Expansion of the heart is also important because respect for humanity is beyond religion.

DECISION POWER.

Whether it is a newspaper system or radio and TV, the power of decision is very much needed. In journalism, the power of decision is tested step by step. There is no place for such a journalist in this field if he spends so much time in getting or thinking about a news that it loses its significance.

OBSERVATION FORCE.

Observation is an important basic characteristic of a journalist without which no one can succeed in this field۔A journalist must have the power of observation to get the news. This power helps him every step of the way.

EXTENSIVE STUDY.

Newspapers cover a wide range of issues from different fields۔Such as literature, science, sports, politics, etc. If a journalist does not know about these sciences and the general terms used in them, he cannot make news. It requires extensive study.

AWARENESS OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.

The journalist must be aware of the public information. He must be aware of the historical and geographical conditions of the countries, cultural information, customs and traditions, national and international events and problems.

LANGUAGE FLUENCY.

Most of the work of a journalist is about language and expression. The news that he receives or writes about must be simple, easy to understand and smooth because journalism is for all kinds of people. If a journalist does not speak the language, he will not be able to communicate properly.

NEUTRALITY.

Impartiality is a prerequisite in journalism. It is the journalist's responsibility to report the news objectively and impartially.

THE SUBSTANCE OF CURIOSITY.

Basically, the only person who succeeds in this field is the one who has a curious nature. To get to the bottom of the situation, the journalist succeeds in getting specific news due to curiosity.

LIGHTNING SPEED AT WORK.

A journalist must also have the ability to work fast. As a reporter, he has to run all the time to get the news and as a sub-editor, he has to make a copy for a certain period of time. During this time he has to go through many stages. If he does not have this ability, he cannot become a journalist. Good memory is also helpful in this task.