This thesis addresses the unique challenges faced by journalists in the Faroe Islands, highlighting complexity for journalists to remain professional within the particular context of the micro media system. To inform this line of research, this study asks: How do journalists in the Faroe Islands navigate their professional roles as part of a micro media system and a micro-nation? A qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews (N = 8) and a 2.5-month ethnographic study, was conducted to gain insights into their professional roles, challenges, and societal relationships. The findings, analyzed through Social Exchange Theory and Professionalism Theory, indicate that journalists continually renegotiate their positions to maintain their reputation, balancing between funding dynamics, societal demands, professionalism, and personal well-being. The results reveal that journalists face distinct pressures and motivations, contributing valuable insights into the complex interplay between media practices and social dynamics in small societies. Implications for professional journalism in the context of small Nordic countries are discussed.