Omolayo Folake ODERANTI2024-05-222024-05-222022-12Kate TurabianM.Schttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/285Job satisfaction is viewed as a catalyst of improving performance and commitment in a workplace. The study aimed to determine how career progression affects job satisfaction among Fresh (105.9) FM and Premier FM(93.5) journalists in Ibadan. The independent variable career progression was used in coming up with the specific objective of the study as well as formulating hypothesis. The relationship of this predictor variable with the dependent variable job satisfaction among journalists was statistically established. The two theories which were relevant to the study were analysed to determine their relevance, strengths and weaknesses. They include two-factor motivation theory and change theory. A descriptive survey approach was used to acquire quantitative data from sampled respondents and analyse it statistically to describe the study's variables. The survey targeted 230 journalists, however only 200 were valid, for an 86.96% response rate. A four Likert scale closed-ended questionnaire was utilized to gather quantitative data from the selected journalist. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.852, above the required 0.7. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for data analysis. Hypothesis testing employed multiple regression and SPSS 23.0. The regression analysis revealed that the p-value (0.130) for the independent variable is not significant (0.130< 0.05) at 95% confidence level; the R2 of 0.012 does not have explanatory power for the variation in the dependent variable (job satisfaction) and it is not fit of the regression, the calculated F-test 2.317 is not statistically significant at p=0.130. Therefore, Ho was accepted. Hence, there is no significant influence of career progression on job satisfaction of journalist in Fresh 105.9 FM and Premier 93.5FM. The study therefore, recommends that the government and other private media owners to pay more attention to the issue of improving work environment with intent to help journalists build professional ethics and enhance job skills. Keyword: Career Progression, Job satisfaction, Journalist Word Count: 297 wordsenInfluence of Career Progression on Job Satisfaction Among Journalist in Fresh 105.9 Fm And Premier 93.5 Fm Ibadan, Oyo StateThesis