The gap is widening between what media pays and what corporate public relations firms offer
Irish journalists are increasingly leaving the profession to work for politicians due to factors like demanding online deadlines, social media pressures, stagnating wages failing to keep pace with rising living costs in Dublin, and the perception of political roles offering more security and career advancement. This trend has led to concerns about potential cosiness between journalists and politicians, as well as the revolving door of former journalists becoming political advisors and later working in public relations.
