News Reporter -kemaya wilson
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Creative & Visual Skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking & Judgement
Emotional Intelligence & Personal Traits
Professional & Technical Knowledge
Organizational & Operational Skills
Physical & Situational Readiness
Where does this job happen?
New reporting happens in a variety of places and through many channels, reflecting the dynamic nature of news gathering and dissemination
What do they actually do?
A news reporter, often referred to as a journalist, is a professional who gathers information, investigates stories, and presents factual accounts of events to the public through various media outlets.
What kind of person does this?
The kind of person who does this has:
- Persistence/Tenacity: Getting a story often involves facing resistance, refusals
- Skepticism/Critical Thinking
- Adaptability: The media landscape is constantly evolving
- Persistence/Tenacity: Getting a story often involves facing resistance, refusals
- Skepticism/Critical Thinking
- Adaptability: The media landscape is constantly evolving
What skills do you need?
- Strong Writing: This is paramount. You need to be able to write clearly, concisely, accurately
- Research Skills: Reporters must be meticulous in gathering information, verifying fact
- Interviewing Skills: The ability to conduct effective interviews is crucial.
- Research Skills: Reporters must be meticulous in gathering information, verifying fact
- Interviewing Skills: The ability to conduct effective interviews is crucial.
How much money can you make?
Entry-Level: Starting salaries for news anchors, especially in smaller markets, can be considerably lower, often in the $30,000 to $45,000 range.
Top Earners: Highly experienced and well-known anchors in major markets (national networks or large metropolitan areas) can earn six figures, potentially reaching several hundred thousand dollars or even millions per year