r/Journalism

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About r/Journalism

r/journalism is a community focused on the industry and practice of journalism (from the classroom to the newsroom).

The community at a glance

r/Journalism is a Subreddit for Writers with roughly 120K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes job listings or career networking. It is the 10th largest community in the Writing topic page.

Roughly 25K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Journalism, Media, and News. Common discussion themes are News and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention magazine, google news, and journalism masters scholarships.

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Established 2008
120K Members

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Jobs

Only 15% of Writing communities have a job board

This community has a job board or provides career networking opportunities

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +25K members
Growth: +26.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 8K members
  • 2020: 10K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2023: 15K members
  • 2024: 20K members
  • 2025: 26K members
  • 2026: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 343 members

Themes

  • News
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to help save the future of NPR with $80M gift
    2. The Atlantic calls Kash Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit ‘meritless’
    3. US Drops 7 Spots in Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Report
    #1
    News
    Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to help save the future of NPR with $80M gift · The Atlantic calls Kash Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit ‘meritless’ · US Drops 7 Spots in Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Report
    41
  • Pain & Anger
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Czech Students Protest Public Media Funding Cuts
    2. You Can Never Let Them Think They Have A Chance
    3. These Middle Eastern News Sites Are U.S. Government Propaganda Operations
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Czech Students Protest Public Media Funding Cuts · You Can Never Let Them Think They Have A Chance · These Middle Eastern News Sites Are U.S. Government Propaganda Operations
    12
  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What are some ways to build resilience within students majoring in journalism (or generally starting journalists)?
    2. I Think I Should Leave but I don't now where to go
    3. I graduate in a week and I haven't heard back from any jobs. Am I screwed?
    #3
    Advice Requests
    What are some ways to build resilience within students majoring in journalism (or generally starting journalists)? · I Think I Should Leave but I don't now where to go · I graduate in a week and I haven't heard back from any jobs. Am I screwed?
    5
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm a drugs and culture journalist. What is an important story that's not being covered right now?
    #4
    Ideas
    I'm a drugs and culture journalist. What is an important story that's not being covered right now?
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. I loved the NYT interactive articles - are there tools to help with this?
    #5
    Solution Requests
    I loved the NYT interactive articles - are there tools to help with this?
    1

Topics

  • Journalism
    155 posts in the past month
    1. The Salt Lake Tribune just removed its paywall, making its journalism free to everyone
    2. More than 340 local news outlets are limiting the Internet Archive’s access to their journalism
    3. Brazil opens investigation on Google over its AI’s impact on the journalism industry
    #1
    Journalism
    The Salt Lake Tribune just removed its paywall, making its journalism free to everyone · More than 340 local news outlets are limiting the Internet Archive’s access to their journalism · Brazil opens investigation on Google over its AI’s impact on the journalism industry
    155
  • Media
    76 posts in the past month
    1. ‘Reporter’ Who Doesn’t Know Who Signs Her Paychecks Declares Victory Over ‘Legacy Media’
    2. James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine, Vox Media’s Podcast Network and Vox Website in Deal Reportedly Worth More Than $300 Million
    3. Amy Goodman and "Democracy Now!" vs. Mainstream Media
    #2
    Media
    ‘Reporter’ Who Doesn’t Know Who Signs Her Paychecks Declares Victory Over ‘Legacy Media’ · James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine, Vox Media’s Podcast Network and Vox Website in Deal Reportedly Worth More Than $300 Million · Amy Goodman and "Democracy Now!" vs. Mainstream Media
    76
  • News
    75 posts in the past month
    1. Controversial CBS News boss gets put on the chopping block
    2. NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
    3. CBS News Radio signs off after nearly a century on air
    #3
    News
    Controversial CBS News boss gets put on the chopping block · NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding · CBS News Radio signs off after nearly a century on air
    75
  • Looking For
    67 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    67
  • Journalists
    32 posts in the past month
    1. Journalists champion Wayback Machine after news publishers limit article archiving
    2. Adam Mockler on journalists attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner
    3. Western WA journalists strike, say owner hopes to replace 'human stories with AI'
    #5
    Journalists
    Journalists champion Wayback Machine after news publishers limit article archiving · Adam Mockler on journalists attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner · Western WA journalists strike, say owner hopes to replace 'human stories with AI'
    32

Flair

  • Industry News
    102 posts in the past month
    1. Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she’s been ‘inundated’ with new sources corroborating her reporting
    2. Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to help save the future of NPR with $80M gift
    3. Kash Patel sued a reporter over drinking allegations. So she dropped another FBI alcohol bombshell
    #1
    Industry News
    Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she’s been ‘inundated’ with new sources corroborating her reporting · Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to help save the future of NPR with $80M gift · Kash Patel sued a reporter over drinking allegations. So she dropped another FBI alcohol bombshell
    102
  • Career Advice
    26 posts in the past month
    1. What was your worst correction?
    2. I'm a drugs and culture journalist. What is an important story that's not being covered right now?
    3. What were newsrooms like pre-pandemic?
    #2
    Career Advice
    What was your worst correction? · I'm a drugs and culture journalist. What is an important story that's not being covered right now? · What were newsrooms like pre-pandemic?
    26
  • Press Freedom
    22 posts in the past month
    1. 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ show
    2. The Trump administration arrested this journalist. She says the censorship is ongoing.
    3. US Drops 7 Spots in Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Report
    #3
    Press Freedom
    60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ show · The Trump administration arrested this journalist. She says the censorship is ongoing. · US Drops 7 Spots in Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Report
    22
  • Journalism Ethics
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’
    2. How to get a Turning Point press pass 🤡
    3. ‘Reporter’ Who Doesn’t Know Who Signs Her Paychecks Declares Victory Over ‘Legacy Media’
    #4
    Journalism Ethics
    Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’ · How to get a Turning Point press pass 🤡 · ‘Reporter’ Who Doesn’t Know Who Signs Her Paychecks Declares Victory Over ‘Legacy Media’
    14
  • Best Practices
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Do not give the US State Dept extensions on deadlines for requests for comment. The Bulwark learned the hard way as time used to publish favorable coverage on Fox News and lose their scoop.
    2. Amy Goodman and "Democracy Now!" vs. Mainstream Media
    3. Great Visual Storytelling
    #5
    Best Practices
    Do not give the US State Dept extensions on deadlines for requests for comment. The Bulwark learned the hard way as time used to publish favorable coverage on Fox News and lose their scoop. · Amy Goodman and "Democracy Now!" vs. Mainstream Media · Great Visual Storytelling
    12

Product recommendations

  • magazine
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best magazine to subscribe to
    2. Best magazine to subscribe to
    3. What other magazines would you recommend to someone who enjoys The New Yorker?
    #1
    magazine
    Best magazine to subscribe to · Best magazine to subscribe to · What other magazines would you recommend to someone who enjoys The New Yorker?
    4
  • google news
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Annoyed with Google News - Recommend an alternative or a way to fix it
    2. Annoyed with Google News - Recommend an alternative or a way to fix it
    #2
    google news
    Annoyed with Google News - Recommend an alternative or a way to fix it · Annoyed with Google News - Recommend an alternative or a way to fix it
    2
  • journalism masters scholarships
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best scholarships for Journalism Masters
    2. Best scholarships for Journalism Masters
    #3
    journalism masters scholarships
    Best scholarships for Journalism Masters · Best scholarships for Journalism Masters
    2
  • editor position interview preparation
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best way to prepare for an editor position interview?
    2. best way to prepare for an editor position interview?
    #4
    editor position interview preparation
    best way to prepare for an editor position interview? · best way to prepare for an editor position interview?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Journalism for?
Best for Writers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Journalism free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Journalism have?
Roughly 120K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Journalism on?
r/Journalism runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Journalism cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Journalism is organized under Writers.
How do I join r/Journalism?
You can join r/Journalism by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Writing communities like?
Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
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