Reporter

Reporter

A reporter is a type of journalist who researches, writes, and reports on information in order to present in sources, conduct interviews, engage in research, and make reports. The information-gathering part of a journalist's job is sometimes called reporting, in contrast to the production part of the job such as writing articles. Reporters may split their time between working in a newsroom and going out to witness events or interviewing people. Reporters may be assigned a specific beat or area of coverage.

Depending on the context, the term journalist may include various types of editors, editorial writers, columnists, and visual journalists, such as photojournalists (journalists who use the medium of photography).

History

Journalism has been a profession in some form for several hundred years, at least since the first newspapers were published in the 1700s. In the 20th century, the profession of journalism grew rapidly with the rise of large circulation newspapers and magazines, the invention of the typewriter and the increased use of the telegraph and the telephone for news reporting.

Duties and types of reporters

Reporters' roles and duties can vary depending on their specialization or beat. Some reporters cover a specific topic, such as politics, business, or sports. Others are general assignment reporters, meaning they will cover any story that comes their way.

See also

• Journalism
• Newsroom
• Photojournalism

References

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