Here's the reason Clark Kent is almost always depicted as working as a journalist in Superman comics, TV shows, and movies.

For instance, there is no Clark Kent, as Superman’s parents didn ... In an interview, his old school teacher says her strongest memory is of a boy with a veil between himself and the people ...

After returning home from the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he became an overnight sensation as the "Clark Kent" of gymnastics, Stephen Nedoroscik received a surprise from none other than "Superman" ...