Report: Lack of Newsroom Training is Number One Reason for Job Dissatisfaction

According to a new report by the Knight Foundation, lack of training outranks salary and job security concerns for journalists. Authored by Knight consultant Michele McLellan and senior adviser Eric Newton, the report surveyed “active alumni” of the Knight Network from the U.S. and abroad. Though the report “focuses on Knight-funded training,” wrote its authors, “we believe its insights are relevant to all who care about journalism training’s best practices.”

Some of the report’s findings include:

  • One in four journalists surveyed are dissatisfied with training opportunities in the newsroom.
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