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Prepositions with nouns

Prepositions used with “journalist”

“For journalists” is common when talking about audience or benefit. “Of the journalist” usually appears in possessive relationships.

Quick answer

Main difference

Use “for journalists” when something is intended for them. Use “of the journalist” in larger phrases showing possession, identity, or association.

The workshop was designed for journalists.
They protected the identity of the journalist.
The award for journalists attracts international applicants.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for journalists

Showing audience or benefit

Use “for” when something is intended to help or serve journalists.

The guide was written for journalists.
2
of the journalist

Showing possession or association

Use “of” in larger noun phrases connected to a journalist.

The notes of the journalist were published later.
3
journalist with + quality

Describing characteristics

Use “with” to add details about a journalist.

She is a journalist with international experience.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for journalists
This software is for journalists.
intended users or audience
of the journalist
The opinion of the journalist was controversial.
belonging to or expressed by the journalist
journalist from
a journalist from Brazil
origin or workplace
journalist on
a journalist on the evening programme
participation in a show or event

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of journalist” without an article

This phrase usually needs “the” or another determiner.

✕ the report of journalist ✓ the report of the journalist

Using “for journalist” with plural meaning

Use the plural when speaking generally.

✕ a guide for journalist ✓ a guide for journalists

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The training course was created ___ journalists.
2. They verified the identity ___ the journalist.
3. She is a journalist ___ extensive field experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “for journalists” common?

Yes. It is standard for products, events, and services aimed at journalists.

Can “of journalist” stand alone?

Usually no. It normally needs a determiner such as “the journalist”.

What preposition shows a journalist’s origin?

“From” is common, as in “a journalist from Canada”.

of, about, against, to or for racism? of, about, for, in or on friendship? of, about, for, on or to thing? of, about, for, to or with sex? of, about, on, to or for moon? "of access" or "with access"? "of accommodation" or "for accommodation"? "of accuracy" or "for accuracy"? "of action" or "in action"? "of actor", "with actor" or "by actor"? "of address" or "to address"? "of administration" or "in administration"?

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