How Do You Become A Newspaper Reporter?
Newspaper reporting is an exciting career choice. Becoming a newspaper reporter, however, isn’t always as exciting. It can take several years—sometimes many years—before a reporter is covering a beat, or category, that he enjoys. However, just as in reporting, persistence is usually what pays off, and becoming a newspaper reporter isn’t very complicated. Step 1 Write for your high school paper if you are in high school or your college paper if you are in college. These publications are unique in that they will typically allow almost anyone to take a stab at journalism. If your school’s newspaper is a bit more choosey, see if you can volunteer somewhere while you learn the ropes. Step 2 Go to journalism school. While this may only be an option for younger budding reporters, it’s a path typically followed by many newspaper reporters. A successful journalism school will teach you the foundation and history of newspaper reporting, and it will be taught by current or former newspaper report
