Definition of Journalism

Simple Definition of journalism

The activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio

Full Definition of journalism

1.a :  the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media

b :  the public press

c :  an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2.a :  writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine

b :  writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

c :  writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest