News reporters are those that gather information about news and events in a certain local area and in places outside the country. They inform the masses about the state of the immediate vicinity, the government, the environment and other present issues on people or groups of public interest. They also introduce live feeds from field reporters to the viewers and probe into more relevant details into issues presented.
Sample News Reporter CV Template
Simon Cowburn
123 ABC Road,
Beckenham, BR3 3ST
Telephone Number: 12 345 6789
Mobile Number: 07123456789
Email: scowburn@email.com
Career Objective
Looking for a position as a news reporter in a broadcast station and bring to light my media broadcasting skills for the benefit of the public and for the advancement of my career
Educational Background
BA Journalism and the News Industry
University of Kent, 2008
Work Experience
2008-present: News Reporter, ABC News TV
Responsibilities
- Delivered news headlines on business and environmental issues
- Conveyed local news to an online audience
- Broke news and provided credible information
- Write news scripts for online and on-air news coverage
Skills
- Exceptional ability to analyze and interpret information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experienced with speed news writing and comfortable with working under pressure
- Outstanding editorial and news writing skills
- Can convey information effectively on and off the camera
Achievements
- Won an award in business reporting during the spring of 2009 for a news stint in ABC News TV
- Graduated with highest honors from the University of Kent
References available upon request