Media
State of work-life balance in journalism
Muckrack 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.
