Khansa Saleem
Requirements Of A Reporter:
A reporter is an individual who disseminates news and information to the public enrolled by an organisation or working as a freelancer. They act as lightbringers of tidings of societal happenstances that forge relations between the audiences that emerge within contexts of consciousness and undertakings, in formulating a social order and system of libetarian and fraternal codes.
A reporter must harbour qualities such as:
A nose for news
A honest and sensitive nature
Sufficient general and Journalistic knowledge
Commitment and hard work ethic
Respect towards state and public agency
Unbiased and open mindness
Social, cultural and economic capital
Resource development and maintenance
Timely updation on societal ongoings
Communication, technical and writing skills
Adaptability and reliability
Complicity towards rules and regulation
Orientation towards public interest and welfare
Nuanced analysis and understanding
A good reporter is significant for a press system of nation to propagate in a professional and civic manner in service towards public welfare. Journalistic ideals of the social context and personal attributions interplay in shaping a reporter’s conduct and service.
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