OCCUPATION THESAURUS

REPORTER



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
Reporters may work for different industries, such as news channels and websites, magazines and newspapers, or radio stations. Many write within a niche, focusing primarily on sports, politics, local happenings, health, crime, the world of entertainment, etc., so research is integral to their work. Once their information has been gathered, it may be shared through written articles, interviews, recorded videos, or live news reports.

Sometimes, the terms reporter and journalist are used interchangeably, but there is a slight distinction between the two. A journalist is anyone who gathers and shares information on public affairs; this might be a reporter, editor, news anchor, columnist, etc. A reporter is a specific kind of journalist whose role is to glean and communicate information in a direct fashion, such as through interviews or press conferences.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Many reporters will pursue a bachelor's degree in a field like communications or journalism, but this isn't always necessary. More important is experience, which budding reporters can gain through an internship with a media outlet. As with most careers, reporters often will start at the bottom of the ladder, as an editor or blogger, and work their way up to their desired position.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
BLENDING IN, CHARM, DETAIL-ORIENTED, EQUANIMITY, GAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS, GOOD LISTENING SKILLS, A KNACK FOR LANGUAGES, MULTITASKING, NETWORKING, ORGANIZATION, PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, PUBLIC SPEAKING, READING PEOPLE, RESEARCH, STRATEGIC THINKING

HELPFUL POSITIVE TRAITS:
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HELPFUL NEGATIVE TRAITS:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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