field reporter

Journalist covering events

A field reporter is a journalist who gathers news from locations where events are happening, rather than from a studio or newsroom.

The term emphasizes on-the-ground presence: Our field reporter is live at the scene.

Field reporters cover breaking news, conduct interviews, and provide firsthand accounts, often in unpredictable or dangerous conditions.

Opposites
location of work

field reporternews anchor

Television journalism presenter

anchor · anchorman · anchorwoman · lead anchor · newsreader

proximity to events

field reporteranalyst

One who examines systematically

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G