Nausheen Khan
A bridge between society and the news organisation operating on an ethical and legal pulse,a reporter is a reservoir of qualities that mark him out as a journalist with a commitment to truth,accuracy,balance and respect for sources.
In order to be an ethical reporter,the essential qualities that must be developed include recognition of newness,novelty,timeliness and other essential elements that constitute news.Moreover,a journalist must be aware of the purpose of news,need to adhere to deadlines,time and resource constraints.A good command over verbal and written communication,an undying curiosity towards work,a passion towards truth,accuracy and balance,clarity of the news dimensions,adaptability,readiness to develop new sources,beat specialisation,knowledge of the socio economic context,current affairs,technical skills,database development,adherence to multi mediated environment,target audience awareness,discipline,and complicity to laws and regulations are important journalistic attributes.
journalism is not a singular monolithic entity but is a multidisciplinary stream with influences from every direction.A good reporter must develop these qualities to excel in his field and achieve Professional excellence.
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