America’s local journalists are burned out. It’s not just some of them — it’s the majority of them. And women and young people are more likely to endure the psychological phenomenon than men and older reporters.
Burnout is often regarded as an individual problem rather than an industry issue. Despite recent survey findings and academic research revealing the prevalence of burnout and suggesting potential solutions, many newsrooms continue to neglect its significance, resulting in scores of journalists needing to take time off or even leave their jobs entirely. And yet, news organizations still treat burnout as something to be handled on a case-by-case basis, undermining the urgency for industry-wide action.
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