Qualities and Functions of a Reporter

Qualities

• • Active Listener- Extroverted- Bold- On your toes- Do your homework- Be prepared- Current Affairs and GK- Be good with equipment- Be sensitive - Quick thinking - Be comfy w irregular timings

Functions

• • Gather news- Engage in good faith - Report events - Attend Press conferences
• • Investigate - Watchdog; fourth pillar of (society?)
• • Maintain professional secrecy
• • Attribution and protection of sources (esp off record stuff)
• • Follow press laws and code of conduct
• • Right to publish news without restrictions
• • Rules of conduct and principles of morality- Constitution