News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.

News reporters gather information, write stories, or make broadcasts. They may inform the public about current events and decisions made by public officials. Reporters often work for newspapers or news magazines. They receive assignments from editors or investigate leads or tips to get story ideas. Reporters read documents, observe events, and interview people. They take notes, tape interviews, and verify information. Many reporters have photographers or camera operators take photos or videos to illustrate a story. Some reporters take their own photos or video.

Reporters write stories for publication or broadcast. They take into consideration the editorial style of the paper or magazine they write for. If they work for a radio or TV station, they consider the format of the radio or TV news show. Reporters may also edit videos for broadcast. Some news writers prepare stories from information provided by other reporters. Many reporters write for web sites and blogs.

News analysts broadcast news for radio or television stations. They often research and write their own stories. They look at news service items about local, national, and world events. They also get information or stories from reporters or news teams. News analysts may edit stories so that they fit into the available airtime. They may also make decisions about what items to include in the broadcast. Sometimes news analysts cover stories on the scene. They go out and observe events or interview people. Sometimes they report stories live from the scene.

Some newscasters at large stations or networks specialize in one type of news.

• News commentators interpret the news and offer their own opinions or comments
• Sportscasters write and deliver sports news
• Weathercasters report on weather conditions