News Reporter
ほうどうきしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that involves reporting and investigation for media such as newspapers, TV, radio, and web, creating and disseminating news articles and reports.
Description
News reporters are professionals who collect information across a wide range of fields such as social trends, incidents and accidents, politics, economy, and culture, and deliver news accurately and promptly. They verify facts through on-site reporting, interviews with related parties, and document research, and write articles and manuscripts. Depending on the medium, they may also shoot and edit photos or videos. They work in high-pressure environments with deadlines and breaking news responses, adhering to journalistic ethics while aiming to provide reliable information.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of digital media, the demand for online reporting is increasing. On the other hand, the importance of countermeasures against fake news and ensuring reliability is also growing, and acquiring skills in fact-checking and data journalism will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Action-oriented / Curious and inquisitive / High ethical standards / Objective
Work Style
Freelance possible / Office work / Reporting / Shift work / Work from home writing
Career Path
New Reporter → General Reporter → Senior Reporter → Editing Desk → Editor-in-Chief/Department Head → Freelance Journalist
Required Skills
Fact-Checking / Reporting and Interview Skills / Research / Writing
Recommended Skills
Data Journalism / Foreign Languages / SNS and Digital Media Operation / Video Editing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Ability to flexibly respond to sudden assignments and changes in the field is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to meticulously check details to avoid factual errors. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for conducting interviews and building trust with reporting sites. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity in developing sources independently and conducting unique reporting is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to efficiently understand and report on diverse themes. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure high-stress environments such as deadlines and emergency reporting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is minimal, mainly centered on writing. |
Aliases
- Journalist
- News Reporter
- Reporter
Related Jobs
- Editor
- Freelance Journalist
- Photojournalist
- TV Reporter