For creative minds, careers in journalism have been a major draw because they allow individuals to use their skills in writing to serve the general public. Although the original dream of a professional journalist may have been to write for a large newspaper such as the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal, these aspirations have faded with the media shifting into the digital age.

According to a new survey conducted by the George Washington University's Master's Degree Program in Strategic Public Relations, a majority of journalists are turning to social media as a means of story research. Approximately 89% of all journalists are using blogs and 65% are using social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook. Although this may just be an adaptation to the digital world, many people are concerned by the amount of credibility that comes from social media.

"Social media provides a wealth of new information for journalists, but getting the story right is just as important as ever," said Don Bates, founding director of the GWU Strategic Public Relations program.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the biggest area of employment for people who are interested in careers in journalism is online media.