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- A reporter is a type of journalist who researches and presents information in certain types of mass media.
- Reporters gather their information in a variety of ways, including tips, press releases, and witnessing events.
- They perform research through interviews, public records, and other sources.
- The information-gathering part of the job is sometimes called "reporting" as distinct from the production part of the job, such as writing articles.
- Reporters generally split their time between working in a newsroom and going out to witness events or interview people.
- Most reporters working for major news media outlets are assigned an area to focus on, called a beat or patch.
- They are encouraged to cultivate sources to improve their information gathering.
