as in journalist
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
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Recently, Thomas-Rios sat down with The Kansas City Star’s culture and identity reporter, J.M. Banks, to talk about the importance of volunteering, honing her leadership skills and managing the upcoming conference.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
The network’s team of reporters, editors and managers working on behalf of America to speak directly to the people of the world in English and in their own languages may never return to the air.
—Al Pessin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Wilmore was diplomatic about Trump and Musk earlier this month when reporters asked multiple questions about their claims.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
The network’s team of reporters, editors and managers working on behalf of America to speak directly to the people of the world in English and in their own languages may never return to the air.
—Al Pessin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Wilmore was diplomatic about Trump and Musk earlier this month when reporters asked multiple questions about their claims.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporter. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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