Synonyms of journalist

journalist

noun

ˈjər-nə-list 

as in reporter

a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

a journalist who has won awards for two of his feature stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reporter
• correspondent
• columnist
• newsman
• announcer
• broadcaster
• newsperson
• commentator
• pressman
• newshound
• newscaster
• newspaperman
• editor
• newspaperwoman
• intelligencer
• newswoman
• anchorwoman
• anchorman
• photojournalist
• anchorperson
• sportswriter
• muckraker
• staffer
• copyreader
• anchor
• stringer
• police reporter
• byliner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of journalist

Freelance sports journalist Eric Geller reported that Irvin died Wednesday after a long battle with throat cancer. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

In footage shared by attorney and independent journalist Aaron Parnas on Thursday, a group of young dancers were nearly crushed when a large panel plummeted to the stage during a live performance or rehearsal. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is a fashion journalist with over a decade of industry experience, covering topics such as personal style, shopping recommendations, and emerging trends. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026