become a generlist

Its nice that you have already considered a carrier path and understand your strengths. To be a successful journalist here are few suggestions that I have hand picked from various sources:

Build upon your natural writing talent. To become a journalist,
First off, you’ve got to have an inquiring mind. You must be passionate about knowledge and learning, and willing to do what it takes to get at the truth behind a story.

You must have high ethical standards. You must be able to write well. If you want people to talk and open up to you, it’s imperative to have great communication skills, both written and verbal. An unbiased attitude and the ability to be objective is key.

Some aspiring journalists who want to report on a particular subject, such as government affairs, might complete a bachelor's degree in that field and take elective courses in journalism. Students may also choose to double major in journalism and another subject, such as economics or international affairs. Some common undergraduate journalism courses include:

Investigative journalism
Broadcast journalism
Writing for communication
Reporting
Communication law
Field reporting

Graduate schools offer several types of master's degree programs for journalists and aspiring journalists. These programs can take 1-2 years to complete and can be found with concentrations in:

Public affairs and journalism
Investigative journalism
Broadcast journalism
Interactive journalism
Entrepreneurial journalism
Magazine writing