Executive summary – read the full report

• Funding and Trust: About one-third of journalists express concerns about lack of funding and trust in journalism, consistent with last year’s findings.
• Employment Trends: More than one-third report layoffs or buyouts, with 30% turning to LinkedIn for job opportunities. Over half prefer a hybrid work arrangement, yet many find themselves working in the office more than desired.
• Work Hours and Compensation: A significant 64% work over 40 hours weekly, with 79% working after hours. Yet, only 46% earn more than $70k per year, indicating a gap between workload and compensation.
• Content Production: Nearly a quarter produce 11 or more stories weekly, and about one in four primarily publish in legacy media, despite the digital shift.
• AI and Social Media: 28% currently use generative AI, with 20% planning to explore its uses, mainly for behind-the-scenes tasks. Social media is crucial, with 70% valuing it for promotion.
• Relations with PR: Despite 46% of journalists receiving over 6 pitches daily, 49% seldom or never respond, mainly due to relevance issues. Still, 70% acknowledge PR professionals as at least moderately important to their success.