Definition

Noun: A person whose job is to gather, investigate, and present news stories specifically for broadcast on television. This role typically involves appearing on camera, conducting interviews, and reporting from various locations.

Usage

A television reporter is a journalist who works for a television news organization. Their primary medium is the visual broadcast, distinguishing them from print or radio reporters. The term refers to the individual person in this professional role.

Examples

• The television reporter delivered a live update from the scene of the election.
• She worked for a decade as a television reporter before becoming a news anchor.
• A brave television reporter covered the story from inside the conflict zone.

Advanced Usage

• "to work as a television reporter": to have the job of a television reporter.
  • He moved to the capital to work as a television reporter for a major network.
• "an award-winning television reporter": a television reporter who has received professional recognition or prizes.
  • The documentary was narrated by an award-winning television reporter.

Variants and Related Words

• News correspondent: A reporter, often a television reporter, who is stationed in a particular location or covers a specific subject.
• Broadcast journalist: A broader term for a journalist who works in radio or television.
• TV journalist: A common, slightly less formal synonym for television reporter.

Synonyms

• Newscaster (though this can imply more studio-based presentation)
• Broadcaster
• TV news reporter

Related Phrases

• "on-air reporter": A reporter who appears on live or recorded broadcasts.
  • As an on-air reporter, she must always be prepared and professional.
• "field reporter": A television reporter who broadcasts from outside the studio, typically at the location of a news event.
  • Our field reporter is standing by with the latest developments.

Noun

1. someone who reports news stories via television