Being a journalist certainly has its ups and downs. I think it's safe to say there is never truly a dull moment in our profession. From understanding how to use multimedia programs to learning the proper way to conduct interviews, here is a list of things only journalists will understand.

1. Writing

If you don't know how to write you can forget about being a journalist. It doesn't matter if you go into print, broadcast, online, or radio. You're going to have to write regardless. It's not enough just to know how to pick up a pencil or type on a computer. You have to know how to make words flow and how to grab a person's attention.

2. Cameras

This is another one where you'll probably work with it at some point regardless of what type of journalism you do. Broadcast use cameras all the time, but print, radio and online also use them for pictures in newspapers and on websites. You've probably either had to handle a camera at point or you've had to show your face on one.

3. People

Our profession relies solely around people. We use people for our stories, we use people to get ratings, and we use people to find out about what's going on. Without people, the profession of journalism simply wouldn't exist. So if you plan to be a journalist, I hope you're comfortable with the idea of working with other people.

4. Ethics

Journalists have to abide by a code of ethics when covering a story. Are all of the facts there? Do you have multiple opinions of a story? Is the story clear and accurate? Some stories can get tricky when it comes to knowing whether or not it is okay to publish. However, any true journalist will try their best to remain unbiased and simply show the truth to society.

5. Unlikeable

Journalism is a profession that has never really been well-liked, especially in today's time. People often think that reporters just like to snoop in people's business, and sometimes that is the case. Not to mention there is a huge issue of trust between the media and society. I myself don't trust the media, and I am a journalist. However, journalists don't go into the profession hoping to be liked by others, they do it because they love it and want to tell an accurate story to the world.

6. Money

Unless you make it to the top as an editor, producer, or director, you won't make a whole lot of money in a journalism profession. That's okay though, you're not in it for the money. You're in it for the thrill of seeking out amazing stories, travelling to new places, and meeting very interesting people.