Article Title
BECOME AN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST IN MOROCCO: FRAGMENTED EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PATHS
Abstract
This article focuses on the process of professionalization of investigative journalists in Morocco, exploring the different educational pathways, access routes, and qualifications obtained by these professionals. Access to the journalism profession can be achieved through various avenues: professional schools, university disciplines, or learning on the job. These pathways allow journalists to acquire a specific knowledge and skill set that is shared among the profession and is essential for effective professional practice.To this end, the present research adopts an empirical approach, utilizing a qualitative method consisting of 60 interviews conducted with Moroccan journalists who have already engaged in investigative work. The objective is to compile an inventory of the various educational programs, both at school and university levels, that enable these professionals to build a career. How does professional training shape the journalist's career? To what extent does this training determine their professional position within the journalism field?