Types of Reporters
- Journalists
- Entertainment Reporters
- War Correspondents
- Other Reporter Types
There are different types of reporters including journalists, correspondents, editors, columnists, photojournalists, and citizen journalists. Reporters research, write, and report information from sources.
Types of Reporting
- Objective Reporting
- Interpretive Reporting
- Investigative Reporting
There are three main types of reporting: objective, interpretive, and investigative. Objective reporting presents factual information.
Sourcing a News Story
Sourcing a news story involves staying alert to tips, using social media, talking to sources, and drawing on personal knowledge. Investigative reporters research major cases globally. One can become a journalist without a formal degree by blogging to develop skills.
Media Platforms
TV news relies on visuals and short stories. Newspapers provide more in-depth articles. Radio broadcasting and online journalism also disseminate news.