This study investigates the effect of emotional intelligence on employees’ perceptions of work stress, and the subsequent effect on their job satisfaction and organizational commitment. With a sample of 179 journalists, it is found that employees with higher emotional intelligence perceive less stress at work. Employees’perception of stress is negatively related to their job satisfaction and organizational commitment. In addition, employees with higher emotional intelligence are prone to be more satisfied with their jobs and more committed to their organization. The findings suggest that the provision of relevant training programs and selection of employees with higher EI are conducive to reducing the level of perceived stress, and thus enhancing greater job satisfaction and affective commitment on employees.