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# State of work-life balance in journalism
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/state-of-work-life-balance-in-journalism/
- Published: 2025-03-28T15:42:57.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-31T18:18:48.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: Media, #wp-bottom-left-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:55

[**Muckrack**](https://muckrack.com/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) **released its second report** regarding burnout and how journalists are coping in 2025\. Key findings:

- Stress levels for journalists remain high. 50% have thought about leaving their job this year and more than one-third are unsure how long they’ll stay in the industry.
- 38% of journalists say their mental health has declined over the past year with many citing uncertainty and financial issues as the cause.
- Those with improving mental health cite solutions like counseling, a good support system and remote or hybrid work arrangements.
- 55% of journalists think they’d receive support from their co-workers if they were struggling with mental health.
- 58% of journalists report getting six hours or less of sleep each night. 85% cite the inability to “switch off” as a contributing factor.

[**Click here for the full report**](https://muckrack.com/research/state-of-work-life-balance-journalism-2025/thank-you?ref=capitolcommunicator.com)