newsgatherer
One seeking stories
A newsgatherer is someone who collects information for news reporting—typically a journalist, reporter, or correspondent working in the field.
The term emphasizes the investigative and information-collecting aspects of journalism rather than writing or broadcasting: Newsgatherers descended on the courthouse as the verdict approached.
Also spelled as two words.
Journalist covering distant events
- reporterOne who gathers news
- stringerFreelance reporter or beam
- photojournalistReporter who shoots pictures
- cub-reporterInexperienced newspaper worker
newsman · newswoman · columnist · anchor · broadcaster · commentator · editor · press
One who provides intelligence
- tipsterOne who shares predictions
- whistleblowerInsider who reports misconduct
- insiderOne with confidential access
- contactCommunication or physical touch
leak · source · confidant · mole · deep-throat
First-reported story
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- bylineArticle author identification
- datelineReport's origin stamp
- dispatchSend with speed
bulletin · headline · lead · story · coverage · feature · column · article
Reveal what's hidden
- exposeMake known publicly
- probeThorough examination or tool
- inquiryRequest for information
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
scrutiny · evidence · fact-checking · dig · verify · corroborate · truth-seeking · follow-up
Office or furniture chest
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- deskFurniture for writing
syndicate · masthead · editorial · credential
correspondent
Journalist covering distant events
- reporterOne who gathers news
- stringerFreelance reporter or beam
- photojournalistReporter who shoots pictures
cub-reporter · newsman · newswoman · columnist · anchor · broadcaster · commentator · editor · press · scribe
informant
One who provides intelligence
- tipsterOne who shares predictions
- whistleblowerInsider who reports misconduct
- insiderOne with confidential access
scoop
First-reported story
dispatch · bulletin · headline · lead · story · coverage · feature · column · article · broadcast
uncover
Reveal what's hidden
research · scrutiny · evidence · fact-checking · dig · verify · corroborate · truth-seeking · follow-up · document
bureau
Office or furniture chest
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
desk · syndicate · masthead · editorial · credential
newsgatherernews anchor
Television journalism presenter
newsreader · broadcaster · talking head · editor · audience
newsgathererfiction writer
Author of imaginary narratives
novelist · fabulist · disinformation agent · storyteller · mythmaker
newsgatherercensor
One who suppresses content
reader · propagandist · viewer · subscriber · spin doctor
news, gather, gatherer, newer, newest, newness, renewal, renewed, gathering