Provides the public with informative stories on a range of topics
Work for local, state or national news stations, as well as cable networks with broadcasts reaching local, state or national viewers
Investigating and preparing the stories which can include covering events, researching and interviewing people
Report on location at the scene of a story or from the television station
Reporting live at the scene of a breaking news story requires putting together information on the spot with little preparation time
Working with editors, camera crew and working with other crew members to prepare for the broadcast