Reporters and Correspondents

Report and write stories for news outlets.

Reporters and Correspondents collect and analyze facts about the news. They write stories based on interviews, investigation, and observation. Their work is published in newspapers, magazines, or on television or radio.

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Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Broadcast Journalism Photojournalism
On the Job	Work Activities Gather information for news stories. Interview others for news or entertainment purposes. Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences. Report news to the public. Write informational material. Analyze information obtained from news sources. Determine presentation subjects or content. Edit audio or video recordings. Edit written materials. Monitor current trends.
Career Pathways	Journalism and Broadcasting
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