What is the difference between a journalist and a gag writer?

Answer 1

In the broadest sense, gag writers attempt to produce humor and journalists attempt to publish information based on fact. And while a gag writer might produce information as an offshoot of his/her humor and a journalist might use humor to impart information, the job of a gagwriter is to be humorous, and the job of a journalist is to impart information based on fact.

Answer 2

A journalist gathers and reports news while a gag writer creates humorous content such as jokes or one-liners for entertainment purposes. Journalists focus on informing the public about current events and issues, while gag writers focus on eliciting laughter through clever and witty writing.