What's the life of tv reporter like?

Answer 1

Glow,

I am no longer a journalist, and my experience is in print media, not television. I can tell you, from a community perspective, most television newscasters live very philanthropic lives outside of the studio, living their reputation.

They are people, just like anyone else, but in the local venue, they are the same as national celebrities. For instance, when well-known local journalist Mike McKinney passed away, his name was locally known as well as a national name like Larry King. His contributions to the community were recognized and chronicled.

In my mind, the lives of those not in the local spotlight should be no different, but for those in the spotlight, the only thing separating them from "everyone else" is the necessity to maintain their reputation. If they can't be trusted, they're out of business.

Answer 2

I'm a radio anchor, but I know a few tv reporters.

Television reporters have to do content research, write their stories and then do them either on camera or as a voice over video. In a network setting and in many local stations there is a producer who takes care of production details.

More than most reporters, television news is a team effort, involving a reporter and photographer, and often a producer and technician. All of that is before the story gets to the studio.

Stories need to be short, visual and accurate. And the reporter needs to look terrific.