News Assignment 2

Reporters Reveal Their Qualities

News Editor Alison Law says charisma helps good reporters to get people talking.
The 34-year-old emphasised having the confidence to approach people and interview them, whilst being curious enough to ask the right questions.
A sense of urgency, especially when working to hourly deadlines and enthusiasm were important in bringing a news story alive.
“If you are interested in what you do, the listener will be.”
The editor began her career for Ocean FM & Power FM in 1995 with the completion of her degree.
Alison Law earns £28,000 a year and has 15 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and reporter.

Tim Collins aged 31 and currently working as Producer for BBC Radio 2’s The Jeremy Vine Show commented that there were lots of different aspects that reporters need to take on board.
Knowledge of current affairs, being proficient at cultivating contacts and spotting a story were all high on his agenda.
“A reporter needs to be able to press below the headlines, believe that it might not be as it seems and not be afraid to go against what people think.”

Mr Collins began his career path by working on the team that answered the phone calls during ‘The Jeremy Vine Show’, a current affairs programme that deals with a wide variety of subjects through discussion with listeners.
From there he worked freelance before finally taking on the role as producer.
Working from 7am to 5pm every day, his role now includes developing stories, briefing Jeremy Vine and working on upcoming projects with the rest of the team.
Based in London, he has thoroughly enjoyed his life at the BBC and earns £30,000 per year.