Reporter

Reporter

Responsibilities -

 Collect, verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information

 Assemble findings into a stable story

 Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in

mind

 Publish or broadcast news stories

 Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips

 Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes

 Contact, interview and research sources

 Maintain notes and audio recordings

 Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers etc

 Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the “beat” by

studying papers, attending events etc.

Requirements and skills

 Proven working experience as a Reporter

 Portfolio of published articles or newscasts

 Ability to gather, write and edit news

 Broad knowledge of headlines

 Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search,

databases)

 Excellent communication, lobbying and active listening skills

 Integrity and morality

 BS degree in journalism or mass communications