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Newspapers are the windows of the world, providing citizens
with information about current events. The success of a newspaper relies on
the speed and reliability of the news it provides. There are times when the
details of news are anxiously awaited, and this is where newspapers must
excel in order to remain popular. There are numerous great newspapers in the
world, such as the Times of London, New York Times, Manchester Guardian, Le
Monde, The Times of India, The 'Hindu' and more. These papers depend on
their reporters and representatives for news.
Reporters can be permanent or special. Major newspapers have their permanent
representatives in important cities. A reporter should be well qualified,
proficient in the language they use, and should have a university degree,
especially in literature and humanities, though there are reporters who are
proficient in science. They must have an eye for news and report it in an
attractive language. Reporters must have a taste for many kinds of arts to
be able to give a critical view. They must be outgoing and sociable and have
a thorough knowledge of current history and personalities on the scene. They
should also have a flair for language.
Reporters must be able to cover day-to-day incidents quickly. The reports
must be genuine and reliable, otherwise, the paper will soon lose its
credibility. They must be capable of meeting important people and, if
needed, interview them. Reporters must be capable of getting local news so
that the public will be aware of local happenings. Reporting on general
elections or budget sessions of Parliament may be important. Reporters may
be able to give an inkling as to why certain things are happening the way
they do or likely to take place. Sometimes it may be investigative
reporting. This is very important because it helps to alert people and to
warn those who are the wrongdoers. In fact, a good reporter may help to sway
public opinion.
Reporters should also be skilled photographers to be able to capture the
best of a person or incident. A quick and accurate photo of an important
event will be highly valued.
Reporters have to travel. They must have an idea of what different people do
and how they live in different countries without affecting the philosophy
and stand taken by their paper. Their reporting must be unbiased.
Reporters are responsible for the paper they represent. The paper's name and
reputation depend on its news. Reporters must be aware of their
responsibilities and deliver news that is swift, reliable, unbiased, and
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