What does it mean to be a ‘journalist’? Younger Americans have a broader definition
% of U.S. adults who consider someone who does each of the following to be a journalist
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 14-20, 2025.
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What does it mean to be a ‘journalist’? Younger Americans have a broader definition
% of U.S. adults who consider someone who does each of the following to be a journalist
| Work | Ages 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writes for a newspaper or news website | 80% | 81% | 79% | 73% |
| Reports on or hosts a TV news show | 68 | 68 | 63 | 58 |
| Reports on or hosts a radio news show | 60 | 65 | 57 | 50 |
| Reports on or hosts a news podcast | 55 | 53 | 40 | 33 |
| Writes their own newsletter about news | 56 | 44 | 33 | 29 |
| Makes their own videos or posts about news on social media | 41 | 31 | 20 | 14 |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 14-20, 2025.
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
