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News Reporter

Overview

News reporters collect, verify, and analyse information to produce fair and accurate news stories.

Description

  • Conduct research about newsworthy events.
  • Develop written and visual content for broadcast and social media.
  • Craft stories to provide the public with accurate information.
  • Note story requirements to understand its overall mood and theme.
  • Cover and edit news events.

Entry requirements

  • You’ll need a Diploma or Degree in Mass Communications (including radio and TV Broadcasting).
  • Get started by practising writing and building a network of contacts. It’s also good to be curious and determined.

Salary

$4,200 – 7,100

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Be confident. News reporters often have to improvise during live shoots or edit their content on the spot.

What to expect

Expect travelling, outdoor work, tight deadlines, event coverage, and more. No two days are the same.

Soft
skills

Collaboration

Able to work effectively with camera crews and newsroom staff.

Communication

Able to express information through both writing and speech.

Adaptability

Ability to adjust quickly to changes and cover breaking news under tight deadlines.

Good Command of English

Proficient in English for clear, effective communication and writing.

Writing Skills

Skilled in writing informative, accurate, and engaging articles.

Speaking Skills

Able to use articulate and persuasive speaking for interviews and live broadcasts.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Time isn’t always on their side. They often have to provide accurate coverage as quickly as possible.

You may choose your focus. General assignment reporting covers a wide range of topics, while specialised reporting focuses on specific areas like health, crime, or politics.

News reporters are a subset of journalists. They focus on writing and presenting news events, while journalists might cover diverse topics for newspapers, magazines, the internet, and television. For example, writing for 8 Days magazine makes you a journalist, but writing for The Straits Times newspaper makes you a news reporter.

They must ensure their stories are factually correct, remain unbiased, and provide multiple perspectives.

Not always. While live on-site reporting is common for breaking news or major events, reporters may also report from newsrooms or remote interviews.