broadcast journalist

On-air news presenter

A broadcast journalist reports news through television or radio rather than print.

The work involves appearing on camera or speaking on air, often under time pressure and with visual elements that print journalists don't handle: She began her career as a broadcast journalist covering local elections.

The term distinguishes this work from print or digital journalism.

Opposites
medium of reporting

broadcast journalistnewspaper columnist

Regular opinion piece author

columnist · staff writer · editorial writer · foreign correspondent · blogger

public vs. private communication

broadcast journalistconfidential informant

Secret source for authorities

private investigator · intelligence analyst

information role

broadcast journalistcensor

One who suppresses content

propagandist · spin doctor · press secretary · disinformation agent · government spokesperson

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