Can news firms hire predictors?

Yes, the concept of news firms hiring predictors has been discussed. Specifically, the idea is considered exciting as it could involve investigative reporters who are skilled at predicting, leveraging their findings to potentially profit in markets based on their investigative journalism. This approach could use market mechanisms to provide valuable information to society, thus serving a pro-social benefit by encouraging the dissemination of accurate information about issues like government failures or corporate malpractices 1 .