cub-reporter
Journalist in training
A cub reporter is a young or inexperienced journalist, typically new to the profession and learning under more seasoned staff.
The term evokes the image of a young animal not yet fully grown: She started as a cub reporter covering local meetings before moving to the crime beat.
Sometimes shortened to cub.
Supervised workplace learner
- traineeOne being instructed
- protegeOne receiving expert guidance
- menteeOne receiving guidance
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
probationer · shadowing · learning · pupil · recruit · entry-level · second-string · mentorship
Media gathering hub
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- bylineArticle author identification
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- scoopFirst-reported story
story · assignment · editor · notebook · interview · source · fact-checking · headline
Inexperienced newcomer
- greenhornInexperienced, gullible newcomer
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- fledglingInexperienced newcomer
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
newbie · tyro · raw · untrained · unseasoned · inexperienced · junior · fresh-faced
Seeking to achieve
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- hungryWanting to eat
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
go-getter · up-and-coming · enterprising · motivated · tenacious · bold · proactive · keen
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Supervised workplace learner
understudy · probationer · shadowing · learning · pupil · recruit · entry-level · second-string · mentorship · grooming
newsroom
Media gathering hub
scoop · story · assignment · editor · notebook · interview · source · fact-checking · headline · lead
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Inexperienced newcomer
- greenhornInexperienced, gullible newcomer
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- fledglingInexperienced newcomer
beginner · newbie · tyro · raw · untrained · unseasoned · inexperienced · junior · fresh-faced · wet-behind-the-ears
aspiring
Seeking to achieve
determined · go-getter · up-and-coming · enterprising · motivated · tenacious · bold · proactive · keen · enthusiastic
cub-reportersenior correspondent
Experienced journalist with seniority
old hand · senior editor · bureau chief · managing editor · editor-in-chief
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