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What does a Reporter do, how do you become a Reporter, and what is the Job Description?
What does a Reporter do, how do you become a Reporter, and what is the Job Description?
A journalist:
A journalist:
Starts with facts, opinions, and images.
May independently gather the news.
Must not accept money or other things from anyone to influence the news.
Only uses reliable sources.
Tries to show different sides of a subject (both sides of the argument).
Takes good care of people's privacy.
As a journalist, do you always have to be objective?
As a journalist, do you always have to be objective?
If you are objective, you stick to the facts. If you are subjective, you let your own opinion come through in an article.
A journalist can write an objective, subjective, or mixed article. This mainly depends on the type of article you are writing. When I write a news report, I provide an accurate representation of the facts. I primarily answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how. In a review, I include many more opinions. So, what I write is objectively factual, but my personal thoughts on it are subjective.
For what purpose do you write an article?
For what purpose do you write an article?
An article can serve different purposes. Sometimes, I want to inform the reader, so they learn something new after reading my article. Other times, I want to make the reader think about a topic. Sometimes, I aim to convince the reader to share my opinion. And sometimes, I want the reader to take action, like visiting a museum or buying a book. Occasionally, an article is just meant to make you laugh.
Are you keeping your audience in mind?
Are you keeping your audience in mind?
It is very important to know who you are writing for. This way, you can consider what the reader already knows about the subject and whether you need to explain certain terms. You must also keep in mind whether you are writing for an individual or for a larger group.
Should you prepare for an interview?
Should you prepare for an interview?
To know which questions to ask, it is essential to prepare well by reading relevant texts, for example. If you were to interview someone who is in favour of nuclear energy, you would, of course, need to know what nuclear energy is, and what its pros and cons are. This knowledge and preparation will help you ask the right questions and follow-up questions.
Is it better to ask open or closed questions?
Is it better to ask open or closed questions?
When you ask a closed question, you provide two or three possible answers (for example, “How are you?”). When you ask an open-ended question, you allow the other person to answer in any way they choose (for example, “What did you think of the concert?”). Sometimes it is more convenient to ask a closed question: they help you guide the interview, are answered quickly, and allow you to be direct. Additionally, you can always ask for further explanation or comments. However, open-ended questions give you more detailed information. So, which type of question you ask will depend on the situation.
Can you prepare all your questions before the interview starts?
Can you prepare all your questions before the interview starts?
When you are going to interview someone, make sure you have prepared your questions in advance.
However, you will also need to be flexible during the interview.
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