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Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:00 AM

I love journalism but I hate asking uncomfortable questions

Have I chosen the right field? Or am I too shy?
By Cary Tennis

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  • Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:06 PM

    In addition to copyediting

    Online journalism, page design, layout.

    There's actually a number of jobs in journalism that are perfect for detail oriented introverts. They're not the sexy jobs, but they're every bit as important as reporting.

    Although if you must be a reporter there's always the more esoteric types of financial journalism. And as someone has said, technology.

    —Anna

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