Reporter Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Reporter:

  • B.Sc degree in journalism or mass communications
  • Proven working experience as a reporter
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
  • Excellent communication, lobbying and active listening skills
  • Integrity and morality
  • Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
  • Ability to gather, write and edit news
  • Broad knowledge of headlines

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Reporter skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Reporter roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

Related

Reporter Job description

Reporter Salary in Nigeria

Reporter Interview questions

Reporter Cover letter

Reporter CV

Reporter Jobs in Nigeria

Similar job descriptions

Advertising Copywriter job description

Exhibitions Officer job description

Creative Director job description

Social Media Coordinator job description

Producer job description

Sculptor job description

Lexicographer job description

Cinematographer job description

Media Manager job description

Arts Development Officer job description

Advertising Manager job description

Advertising Art Director job description

IT Journalist job description

Fashion Designer job description

Social Media Assistant job description

Studio Manager job description

Photo Editor job description

Executive Producer job description

Advertising Account Executive job description

News Producer job description