Synonyms of reporter

reporter

noun

ri-ˈpȯr-tər 

as in journalist

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

the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reporter

Who cares, says this reporter, who chased that tip for months. — semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The credits range from $7,500 to $20,000 for each position — up to $250,000 per newsroom — and also establishes a $20 million training program for new reporters. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

My charge as a theme parks reporter has been to provide Central Floridians with the facts about what is happening or what is planned at our attractions. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Sharmila Venkatasubban is The Trib’s senior editor and health reporter and a Report for America corps member. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026